Interim HealthCare, the leading provider of home care and medical staffing services in Omaha, provides the fall prevention program SureSteps, which is a comprehensive program to address one of the greatest issues facing elderly Americans - falls. This program provides an upgrade to all Interim HealthCare services to reduce the risk and impact of falls among all our patients and clients. Interim HealthCare SureSteps also provides freestanding assessment and risk management tools for consumers who aren't currently Interim HealthCare patients/clients as well as senior residential (independent living) facilities and their residents.
Each year, thousands of older Americans fall at home. Many of them are seriously injured, and some are disabled.Falls happen to people of all ages, but after age 65, the chances of falling are about one in three. This is because of normal, age-related physical changes, medical conditions and the drugs taken for conditions. Through the SureStepsSM program, specially trained staff provide a comprehensive approach to fall prevention including:
· A home safety review and recommendations for modifications
· A plan for exercises to improve strength, balance and flexibility
· Comprehensive consumer/patient education
· Medication management to help understand and manage the impact of medications that affect alertness and balance.
Our SureStepsSM program addresses all aspects of fall prevention because each aspect impacts the ability of someone to live independently. Different people have different needs, and, there are often times when a person's needs change. Interim HealthCare has the ability to provide a comprehensive range of services. This makes it easier for the client and provides a continuity of assistance and care.
As part of its consumer education, Interim HealthCare also offers a free unique interactive web activity called the SureStepsSM House. Visitors can access the game at http://www.interimhealthcare.com/suresteps/game. The object is to help Stanley uncover 26 hidden hazards in his house and learn helpful tips about how to prevent falls.
For more information, visit www.interimhealthcare.com or call 402.392.1818
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