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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