{"id":27862,"date":"2018-03-31T09:37:50","date_gmt":"2018-03-31T13:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.residences-quebec.ca\/preventing-falls-using-the-stand-up-program\/"},"modified":"2018-03-31T09:37:50","modified_gmt":"2018-03-31T13:37:50","slug":"preventing-falls-using-the-stand-up-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/residences-quebec.ca\/blog\/en\/preventing-falls-using-the-stand-up-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing falls using the STAND UP! Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preventing falls using the STAND UP! Program <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for the child of a parent who suffered a fall to contact a R\u00e9sidences Qu\u00e9bec housing counsellor<\/a> to find accommodations they feel would be better suited to a senior. In fact, falls are – too often – the trigger that sends seniors to private residences prematurely. This unfortunate accident can have long-term effects on the body of an elder and can sometimes even be fatal. The damage caused to the body after a fall is worse as a person ages. Thankfully, there are different ways to reduce the risk of falls among seniors.<\/p>\n

30 % of seniors fall once a year <\/strong><\/p>\n

Both in private residences<\/a> and at home, falls represent a significant risk of serious injury among seniors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Motor skills (walking or balancing), medications and unsuitable home environments (stairs, loose carpeting, lack of handrails, ceramic bathroom tiles) are the main causes of falls.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This program was created to address issues relating to an aging population and an increase in health issues, including falls.<\/p>\n

The STAND UP! fall prevention program for seniors <\/strong><\/p>\n

The STAND UP! fall prevention program was created with the purpose of increasing autonomy and raising healthy life expectancy as well as delaying the housing of seniors in residences for as long as possible. This free program is offered in all of Quebec for those 65 years of age and older.<\/p>\n

The STAND UP! program includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n