| (617) 899-4140 E-Mail | About Jeff Danglo |
| Almost half of all falls occur in and around the home and 7% of falls result in a fracture - Jeff Danglo is an MA Licensed Nurse & Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience who can help you reduce the risk of falls in your home. | SPECIAL
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Jeff Danglo LPN, LSW
153 Hamilton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
E-Mail
(617) 899-4140
Why Do We Fall? For Environmental and Physical Reasons:
| Indoor Environment
* Lighting |
Outdoor Environment * Lighting * Lack of handrails * Uneven walking surfaces * Mother Nature (ice!) |
Changes in Our Bodies
Vision Strength & Flexibility
Balance
Changes in sleep patterns
Chronic Health Conditions
Difficulty controlling bladder Medications,
both prescriptions
and over the counter
Tips for Preventing Falls
Lack of handrails
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Don’t use the soap or towel holder for a grab bar or handrail.
It wasn’t
designed to hold the weight of a human being.
Make sure stairways and hallways have bright light. Always try to use the
highest wattage allowed in the bulb. Night lights for those middle of the night
trips to the bathroom can make a big difference in preventing falls.
Extension cords -
Find a way to arrange your furniture so that the extension cords are out of the
way.
Scatter rugs -
Be sure all throw rugs or scatter rugs have a non skid backing.
Changes in Our Body -
Some of the reasons seniors tend to fall more often are changes in vision, lack
of flexibility, less muscle strength, especially in our legs, and changes in
sleep patterns. It is important to have an eye examination every year and wear
the glasses as prescribed by the eye doctor. Exercise on a regular basis can
increase muscle strength and flexibility and improve balance. Regular exercise
will help you sleep better as well.
Chronic Health Conditions -
High blood pressure and heart problems can cause dizziness that can lead to
falls. Remember to get up from a laying down position slowly if you have heart
problems or high blood pressure. Many elders fall while trying to make a run for
the restroom because of difficulty controlling the bladder. Talk to your doctor
about what can be done for this condition. This will help reduce your risk of
falling.
Medications - Both prescription medications and over the counter medications can
cause side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness. Talk to your nurse,
physician, or pharmacist about the side effects to expect from your medication.
If the side effects continue, talk to you physician about changing the
medication.
| (617) 899-4140 | About Jeff Danglo |
Two Grab Bars
Installed, plus Home Safety Assessment: $135
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