{"id":292,"date":"2017-06-20T19:40:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T19:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentlefootcarecenter.com\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2017-06-20T19:40:19","modified_gmt":"2017-06-20T19:40:19","slug":"preventing-falls-in-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gentlefootcarecenter.com\/preventing-falls-in-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Falls in the Elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-bg\">\n<h3>Are you REALLY at risk of falling?<\/h3>\n<p>According to the National Safety Council, 30% of women over the age of 65 and 50% of those over the age of 85 will suffer a fall. 30% of men over 80 will also fall. One out of three seniors<br \/>\nwill fall once a year. The potential for falling should be taken seriously as it accounts for one-half of deaths due to injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some risk factors in older adults that can cause balance and fall problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seniors age 65 or older<\/li>\n<li>A history of falling<\/li>\n<li>Prior history of Stroke, Parkinson&#8217;s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes or other pre-existing conditions<\/li>\n<li>Unsteadiness as a result of vestibular disorders from inner ear imbalance causing dizziness\/vertigo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Is there a way to prevent falling?<\/h3>\n<p>The Moore Balance Brace is a flexible and lightweight brace that is comfortably worn inside a person&#8217;s shoe to help reduce the number of potential falls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Moore Balance Brace is&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight, easy to put on and slip into a shoe<\/li>\n<li>Custom designed<\/li>\n<li>Reduces postural sway<\/li>\n<li>Improves foot clearance and reduces the risk of tripping<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates skin receptors providing necessary feedback to the brain<\/li>\n<li>Provides necessary arch support<\/li>\n<li>Made in America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who can benefit from the Moore Balance Brace?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients who have difficulty walking<\/li>\n<li>Patients who have fallen in the past or are at risk for falling<\/li>\n<li>Patients with ankle weakness or instability<\/li>\n<li>Patients with arthritis in their feet or ankles<\/li>\n<li>Patients who have had a stroke, have weakness or dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Patients with Parkinson&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>Patients who have poor feeling or numbness in their feet<\/li>\n<li>Any patient already using a cane, walker, or any other assistive device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you would like more information on balance braces, we would be glad to help. Call the Gentle Foot Care Center office to speak to one of our friendly staff members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you REALLY at risk of falling? According to the National Safety Council, 30% of women over the age of 65 and 50% of those over the age of 85 will suffer a fall. 30% of men over 80 will also fall. One out of three seniors will fall once a year. 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