Fall is here, and if you’re like a lot of Minnesotans, your yard and home would benefit from a little care ahead of the winter season. If you need to put the finishing touches on some garden maintenance, clean out the gutters, rake the yard or hang up some holiday decorations, all this work can […]
Tips For Preventing Falls At Home
Falls at home send millions of people to the doctor each year, and injuries can range from a bad sprain to a severe fracture or even death. Sometimes our fall risk is tied to an issue with our feet, but not always. With that in mind, we want to use today’s blog to share some […]
Personal Airbag System Featured On KSTP-TV
A couple of months ago, we featured a story on our blog about the SAF-T Vest, a wearable personal airbag system that is designed to help prevent injuries in the event of a fall. Back then, the technology had recently received its “Notice of Allowance” from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, and now the […]
Personal Airbag System Could Help Prevent Fractures
Roughly three million people in the U.S. are treated in a hospital for fall-related injuries each year, and more than 270,000 older Americans fracture their hip each year as a result of falls. We can work with patients to help improve balance and remove fall risks from their home, but falls aren’t 100 percent preventable. […]
Preventing Falls in Seniors Over The Age of 65
Falls are a big source of injury for individuals over the age of 65, and doctors are always looking for better ways to help keep patients upright. According to new research from the Journal of the American Medical Association, exercise may be one of the best ways to prevent against falls in older individuals. For […]