One of every three older adults falls one or more times each year. Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury death and disabilities in adults over 65, the most serious injury being hip fracture. Half of older adults hospitalized for hip fracture never regain their former level of function, and nationwide only 50% of older adults hospitalized for hip fracture are able to return home or live independently after the injury.

The American Geriatric Society's Guidelines for Prevention in Older Adults advises "providers across diverse settings need to screen individuals for risk using generic criteria at multiple points of access," "adding "all people identified at risk should be offered a multi-factorial assessment and tailored interventions..."

Apple Home Healthcare is pleased to provide a proven and effective screening tool to identify and quantify risk factors, in conjunction with a comprehensive assessment and intervention program to reduce debilitating falls. The prevention program has been integrated into our patient care planning, has been initiated as a specific intervention at physician request, and has been introduced as an effective fall prevention strategy at multiple retirement communities.

Physicians interested in detailing specific patient risk factors or concerns are invited to download the attached evaluation form. Our experienced interdisciplinary team will visit your patient, complete a comprehensive assessment, apprise you of their findings, and follow up as needed.

Residential communities are similarly encouraged to learn more of how Apple's accomplished team of nurses, physical and occupational therapists can screen, assess and intervene to keep residents safe and healthy at home. Screening is a non-invasive and non-disruptive process. Give us a call, and we'll be happy to tell you more at your convenience.

 

Click Here For the Fall and Injury Prevention Home Risk Assessment