![]() ![]() ![]() Over 45% will be uninjured and do not require an ambulance or any hospital treatment. Now you may be thinking that that seems like a sensible precaution, however consider this…a third of people aged over 65 (a statistic which rises to 50% in people aged over 80) will fall at least once a year that equates to 2,000 people every day. ![]() ![]() Often, the first action carers will take is to call an ambulance for help and this is true for residents living in care homes too. It’s common to find that after a certain age many people will struggle to get back on their feet after a fall and may require assistance. If you don’t support a loved one living at home or work in a healthcare environment, such as a care home or hospital where you interact regularly with people over the age of 65, then it’s unlikely you’ve had to consider what happens when someone has a fall.
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