Fall Prevention
For more ideas on ways to research and make wise choices, we recommend the following resources:
Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons
Information for caregivers and family members of the elderly on methods to prevent falls in the elderly population.
International Fall Prevention Institute
This site contains information on statistics and helpful links for fall prevention.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Contains information on how to identify elderly who are at risk for falls, and how to prevent falls in those individuals.
Tremblay, K. R. and C. E. Barner, "Preventing Falls in the Elderly,"Colorado State University Extension
Causes and prevention of falls in the elderly population.
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging consumer pamphlet "A patient's guide to preventing falls"
An informational pamphlet on preventing falls in the geriatric community.
Improve Balance: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to improve balance in 10 minutes a day.
Reduce Risk of Falling: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
An informational pamphlet on ways to reduce your risk of falling.
Danger of Falls in Elderly: The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on the danger of falls in the elderly community.
New Licensing Act...It's Coming to Illinois!
Beginning in September, 2008 all Home Care Companies that provide caregiver services in the home will be required to apply for an Illinois State License.
Traycee Home Care Services will be reviewed and monitored by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Traycee's new license will continue to assure clients, caregivers and senior-serving professionals that Traycee Home Care Services provides the very best caregiving support available.
Traycee Home Care Services joins www.MatureResources.org.
First Chicagoland Business Partner Offering Quality Home Health Care for Seniors, Families and Caregivers
Traycee Home Care Services will be profiled in the May internet edition of this popular, resource-filled website The company will also have a Signature Web Page highlighting its extensive 34-year history helping Chicago area clients as well as long-distance caregivers. Traycee is proud of its distinction for assisting hundreds of family members living in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, California and across America to help care for mom, dad or other family members - always providing peace of mind locally and throughout the U.S.
Resources
www.cityofChicago.org/aging Phone 312-744-4016
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Phone 202-484-7520
National Council on Aging Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Health (official U.S. Government website)
More Resources Coming Soon
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