1. Exercise
2. Make the home safer
3. Review Medicines
4. Check Vision
There are four ways to effectively prevent Traumatic Brain Injury:
Make the home safer
Exercise
Review all medicines
Of course, not all falls lead to death. They can also lead to injury. In 2007, 3,134,935 seniors experienced an injury. Most seniors were injured by a fall: 1,927,766 seniors or about 62% of all senior injuries. In comparison
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Head injuries can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Most TBIs are mild. They don't usually cause long-term disability. That said
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Symptoms of mild TBI include low-grade headache that won't go away, trouble remembering things, and concentration. There are many more symptoms of both mild and moderate/severe TBI.
So just what is the number one injury sustained by seniors? It's TBI or traumatic brain injury. TBI or head injury is damage to the brain caused by an external mechanical force, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration
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By far, the leading cause of death among seniors (65 years +) is falls. In 2006, there were 16,650 fall-related deaths or 37% of all deaths among the elderly. The next leading cause was motor vehicle accidents at only 15% of all deaths.
Ensure an eye doctor checks your eye glasses are correct and no conditions like cataracts or glaucoma limit visions. Poor vision increases the chance of falling.
So it's clear that falling is responsible for more deaths and injuries than any other cause.
Exercise is a great way to reduce chances of falling.. Exercises that improve balance and coordination, like Tai Chi, are the most useful. Check with a doctor about which exercises are safest and best.
Now, just one more statistic. Most injured seniors are treated and released from the emergency departments of hospitals. However, 444,328 seniors or 23% were hospitalized after being admitted to emergency. So falls are important and serious to seniors.
Ask the doctor or local pharmacist to look at all prescription medicines, as well as non-prescription drugs like cold medicines and supplements. As people age, the way some medicines work in the body can change. This can cause a person to feel drowsy or lightheaded, leading to to a fall.
* Remove things from stairs and floors that might cause tripping
* Add brighter lighting and reduce glare by using lampshades and frosted bulbs
* Remove small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to keep rugs from slipping
* Install handrails and lights on all staircases
* Place items used often within easy reach; avoid using a step stool
* Wear shoes that give good support and have thin, non-slip soles. Avoid wearing slippers and socks or going shoeless
* Install grab bars beside the toilet and in the tub or shower
* Place non-stick mats in the bathtub and on shower floors
* Consider using a walk-in bathtub instead of a traditional bathtub
The most basic principle of positive thinking is - "whatever we think about expands", so if we're constantly thinking about "doom and gloom" we will get more of it. Having everyone be aware of "doom and gloom" has not made it go away. What will make it go away is a change in focus and taking positive action accordingly. And that change in focus begins with each of us as individuals. Even if you do have to listen to the merchants of doom and gloom at least keep it to a minimum!Here's a wonderful quote on courage by Mary Anne Radmacher, to finish this article (please use it and share with those who simply need some inspiration during the current challenges we face):"Courage does not always roar, Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow"
5. Stop listening to and reading about doom and gloom - yesterday I was at a talk and even though I pretty much have stopped listening to the media, who are in the main selling misery to the masses, the speaker reminded all the business people present that it wasn't helping any of us in our business to listen to the merchants of doom and gloom, in fact it's possibly making it worse! And of course they are getting paid for bombarding us with such soul destroying negativity! They are painting a picture far worse than it really is and even if it's as bad as they say its still best to focus and celebrate and be grateful for all the great things in our lives and in this world of ours. Make a choice today in your life to stop "buying into" the misery and buy into what makes you feel good!Remember the greatest failures are often steps to the greatest successes. And the fact that you are alive and have a life means you're already a success. And that's the place to begin again!
Check vision
Call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) or visit www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury.
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