Get Hip Don’t Slip

Eryn and Mary from Genesis in our Rehab Services spent the afternoon informing our residents on how to prevent falls. We learned about the different causes of falls along with what we could do to prevent them. Genesis Physical Therapist Mary Hanes shared with our residents how therapy works to prevent falls and also how it helps us after an accident occurs. She also informed us on the many therapy options that are available. Our residents also got a tour of the therapy office and all of the equipment that the therapists use. Eryn shared education on the physical, environmental, and behavioral factures that can increase a person’s risk of falling. We also discussed how a fear of falling can cause a downward spiral. Fear of falling decreases your physical activity which causes muscle weakness which can result in a fall. Our program ended with the information we need to know if we do fall. As a group we shared our own experiences and had a lively discussion.