With compassion & respect, SAFE-D volunteers provide the free

installation of in-home, fall prevention equipment for low-income

(less than $2,700/month take-home, $3500 for 2) elder

(60 yrs or older) or disabled county residents.  

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   Most older adults wish to age safely in their own homes. Many

homes have barriers that can make it difficult for older adults and

people with physical limitations to safely address their daily

needs without assistance. Safety accommodations can increase

independence for older and disabled adults and help

them age safely in their own homes.

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Nationwide, more than 40% of those who are admitted with hip

fractures will never live independently again, and 25% will die within

the 1st year. These are the cold, hard statistics. Falls among

those 65 and older remain the leading cause of injury and account

for 9% of injury deaths. Falls can often lead to a loss of independence,

isolation and a reduction in community engagement. 

 

   

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Many seniors have a less serious fall that frightens them, causing a

spiraling downturn due to less activity, which then decreases strength and range

of motion, which can in turn lead to another fall.

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Statistics show that 50% of seniors have experienced a fall. Most elderly people

who have fallen, or have fallen several times, tend to NOT tell their doctor or family

for fear of winding up in a nursing home.