Caring For Your Aging Parents: What Adult Children Must Know

Falls and fall-related injuries are the leading cause of death and hospitalization among seniors. Every year, nearly 2 million seniors are treated for non-fatal falls in the emergency room. The majority of these falls happen in their own home. Senior falls impose an enormous burden on individuals, their families, society, and the nation’s health care system. As the population of the United States ages, this problem will increase exponentially. It is estimated that $19 billion is spent annually on treating the elderly from the adverse effects of falls.

During this presentation,  we will discuss various concerns and how to recognize signs of a problem, and we will provide resources to assist our aging parents and relatives.  This will include:  

• Fall prevention measures
• Home modification requirements
• Recognizing signs that your parents might not be caring for themselves
• Fire safety and evacuation plans
• Emergency preparedness
• Safety measures for Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Elder planning and family mediation