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NAON Blog
A Safe & Happy Holiday Season
It’s holiday time with family, friends, and activities. As many of us know, it can also be time for a sharp increase in hip fractures. Statistically, the older adult population is growing and so does the numbers of hospitalizations related to falls and injuries.
The CDC (2021) has an initiative to help reduce the fall risks of older adults called STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries). The coordinated care plan is presented along with patient resources and links for caregivers.
Here are several fall prevention steps that can impact institutions and the community:
- Talk about fall risks and prevention- evaluate risky medications causing dizziness, taking supplements for bone health.
- Exercise for balance and strength, weakness increases fall risk
- Regular vision and feet assessments, inappropriate eyeglasses, and footwear can increase risk
- Safe home environment- hazards can be rugs, step stools, bathtubs and showers, poor lighting, no handrails or grab bars next to the toilet
Falling around holiday time is on no one’s bingo card, but the possibility is there with our older family. Safety is at the forefront of everyone's mind during this time and all year around.
I hope everyone has a safe and injury free holiday!
Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
CDC. (2021). Stopping elderly accidents, deaths, & injuries. https://www.cdc.gov/STEADI/