According to the CDC, one out of three people age 65 and older will fall each year leading to 2.5 million emergency department treatments for fall injuries. One in five falling incidents among seniors will cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injuries. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries among seniors.

No matter the season, falling is always a concern for seniors and their home caregivers. Ice and slush during the winter months can create hazardous conditions that greatly increase the likelihood of slips and falls. Taking extra precautions to prevent senior home care patients from falling is especially important during these frigid months in Minnesota.

The home care professionals at Best Home Care have put their heads together to come up with their top tips for preventing winter falls. Those providing elderly home care should take a moment to incorporate these tactics into their home care plans as soon as possible:

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It's no secret that seniors like to eat sweets. Spend any time with a senior citizen and you're likely to be offered candy, dessert, or a cookie. While tasty forms of hospitality, this growing love of sugar among the elderly is the result of a natural human progression that we will all experience.

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This is the time of year when the fun and excitement of the holidays have passed and we begin to look forward to warmer, sunnier weather. The only problem? We here in Minnesota still have months of cold darkness before we see a hint of spring weather. While some of us may love the short days and cold nights, this season can actually have a negative impact on the health of others.

According to the Mayo Clinic, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in the season. Those affected by SAD typically experience less energy and increased moodiness throughout the fall and winter months. The disorder more commonly impacts those living far away from the equator as these areas experience the most dramatic decreases in sunlight during the winter months. It's no surprise why Minnesota home care patients deal with this disorder every year.

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