MANAGING FALLS
Each year more than a third of adults over age 65 fall. Falls are a leading cause of hospitalizations in the United States. Many people cannot return to their previous lifestyle after a fall.Falls are complex and can be caused by a variety of problems.
Treatment is directed at identifying and addressing as many of these problems as possible. Our team of in home health care professionals work together to identify risk factors for falls and to create a comprehensive treatment plan designed to address the patients individual needs.
As part of Affinity Home Care Agency's team, the In Home Rehabilitation staff plays a vital role in our falls management program. Through evaluation and testing, our therapists work to determine a person's fall risk, identify factors related to falls and develop a personalized fall prevention program to address underlying problems that are associated with falls.
-Affinity Falls Prevention Management Program includes the following:
-Gait Training and use of assisted devices
-Strength and flexibility exercises
-Balance retraining
-Safety education for patients and their caregivers
-Enhancement
-Home Evaluation as needed
Our staff works together with the patient, family, and physician to establish a safe plan and follow up measures that are proven to be successful.
According to Medicare.gov, how often the home health team checked patients' risk of falling while in the home; compared to the average in the United States at 94% and Michigan at 93%, Affinity Home Care is at 100%
