Falls were the third leading cause of injury-related deaths among Americans of all ages and were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people ages 65 and older.
Other facts according to the CDC Injury Research Agenda:
Approximately 30% of older adults and 40% of those over age 80 report having fallen in the past year. Falls account for 29% of injury deaths among adults ages 65 and older and result in 300,000 hip fractures annually at a cost of more than $10 billion.
Individual factors known to increase the risk of a fall include low muscle tone, balance problems, vision problems, polydrug and psychotropic medication use, and sedentary lifestyles. Less conclusively, research suggests that some home hazards and lifestyle behaviors may also contribute to the risk of falling.
Mobility is a fundamental daily activity without it we would be stuck in bed. The first thing you do each day is get out of bed and the last thing you do is go to bed. Everyday millions have difficulty performing simple tasks like sitting up in bed. Using a similar tool for bed mobility that you already use (stair rail) can help you get out and enjoy life again.
Having a tool does not mean you have a disability! It means you need an Invisible CareGiver® without losing your privacy.
Fall Prevention and Mobility
What puts you at risk of losing your mobility and how serious is the problem?
- Over one-third of adults age 65 and over FALL each year
- 1.8 million are treated in emergency rooms and 421,000 were hospitalized
Those who survive a FALL: 20% to 30% will have debilitating
injuries for the rest of their lives according to the National Safety
Council.
TYPICAL FALL SCENARIOS:
- Down stairs and steps
- Transitioning from sit to stand (and vice versa) on beds, furniture, toilets, bathtubs, etc.
FALL PREVENTION: Creating a safe environment by:
An in home "safety check" and using the proper tools to assist you in
your Activities of Daily Living
(Emergency Room Injuries 65 and older, Check For Safety Brochure, and
What You Can do to Prevent Falls)
Lack of bed mobility----A SILENT EPIDEMIC.
It is commonplace to see scooters on our streets, on TV and in our
stores. Getting out of bed is fundamental to our mobility and mental
health. It should not be a chore, it should be easy, safe and help us
feel in control. Bed mobility can help with our Activities of Daily
Living.
The typical bed mobility tool is a throwback to the 19th Century, not
user friendly and originally designed to keep people in bed.
Now, a scooter of sorts for your bed mobility and an aid to your
activities of daily living.
This attractive bed mobility accessory can be easily removed with future
options for an adjustable table, designer colors, grab bar variations
for specific conditions, help with therapies, multiple bars on one stand
for specific conditions to name a few.
Picture yourself stuck in bed or not able to turn in bed!! Would you
tell someone or keep it to yourself so you don’t bother or burden
others?
Unfortunately millions of people don’t want to “BOTHER” others, don’t
want to admit they have a decline in functional status or live alone and
don’t have a choice.
Many times bed mobility is compromised by using tools that are based on
a design from the 19th century to keep people in bed.
We say, why follow when you can lead! Help us lead the way to better bed
mobility.
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