MD24 House Call - Fall Prevention

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"Oh thank goodness for your service . . . been so tough for my brother and I to keep taking time off of work and take our father to the doctor"
- R. Wong

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The Facts About Falling

	Falling is one of the greatest fears among seniors
	One in three seniors living at home will have a fall this year
	Falling is a cause in 70% of accidental deaths among people 75 years and older
	Falling costs $70 billion in medical care each year
	40% of falls results in a nursing home admission
	Fear of falling leads to decreased activity
	MOST FALLS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED

Comprehensive Services Include:
	Home safety assessment
	Medication Management
	Dietary/Hydration Assessment
	Medical assessment to determine fall risk and causative factors
	Therapy referral for balance training and conditioning
	Specialized in-home exercise program

How We Help

MD24 House Call provides a specialized Fall Risk Assessment program which is designed to identify risk factors for a fall, and provide recommendations to lessen that risk. The program is managed and supervised by our board certified Physician Specialist.

Our goal is how to help diminish the risk one of the most Catastrophic Events in the Life of a senior, a fall.

MD24 Fall Prevention care benefits people who:
	Are taking multiple medications
	Have fallen 2 or more times in the last 6 months
	Are experiencing vision loss, Are experiencing dizziness
	Have throw rugs, clutter, poor lighting, lack of grab bars or safety rails
	Unsafe stairs or worn steps
	History of arthritis or joints pain
	Back pain, hip pain, and knee pain
	Hip and back fracture

Next Steps
	Call our MD24 Fall Prevention specialist to learn more about how this service can be provided in the comfort of your own home.
	We accept patient self-referrals or referral from your primary or specialty physician. Our office staff will verify the level of insurance coverage prior to beginning the treatment program.
	Medicare part B and most insurance carriers cover evaluation and treatment of chronic falls provided by a qualified physicians and nurse practitioners.