Home Health Care for Seniors with Osteoporosis and Fall Risk in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union Counties in New Jersey.

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density that normally accompanies aging. As part of the routine annual physical, the doctor will order a bone density screening for all women over 65 who are at in increased risk. Elderly are at an increased risk of bone fractures and falls due to osteoporosis which leaves them vulnerable to spontaneous fractures. These are fractures where the body just seems to give way and the senior simply falls.

Falling poses a serious risk to the elderly. According to an article published by the CDC, over one-quarter of Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, making falling the number one cause of injury, both fatal and non-fatal, in this age group. One in three seniors experiences a fall. Of those that fall, 20 percent have a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head trauma. Unfortunately, senior falls often cascade into other health issues and fatal complications.

According to the National Institute of Health, “falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence and injury deaths” among older adults in the US. The most common fractures from falls are: spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand. About 20-30% of those who fall suffer from hip fractures and head trauma. As well, 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls.

Falling not only poses a physical threat but also threatens the senior’s independence, self-confidence and socialization. The elderly person’s mental and physical welfare, therefore, is critically dependent on preventing a fall to begin with. The Center for Disease Control says that 1 out of 3 of those aged 65 and older fall every year and people 75 and older who fall are four to five times more likely to be admitted to a long term care facility for a year or more.

Things to do to prevent falls include:

Falls can be prevented and a good caregiver can minimize any negative long-term effects if one does occur. David York Agency is intimately aware of what a safe living space for an elderly person should look like and can help set that up. DYA is well aware of how preventing falls in the elderly is critical.

Providing In-Home Care for New Jersey Residents with Osteoporosis and Risk of Falling

More and more osteoporosis patients are opting for care in the comfortable surroundings of their home. The elderly are often too frail to be moved successfully. David York Agency in-home care providers are able to focus specifically on providing care to the elderly. They are monitored by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who understand how to care for them given their special needs and improve the quality of life.

Our aides are well trained and carefully monitored by our nurses who develop a care plan for the patient in conjunction with the patient’s other health professionals and family. When home healthcare becomes necessary, David York Agency provides skilled home health aide services for the elderly and infirm in their home. A nurse is always available and would be happy to discuss your case with you.

No matter what level of service you need, we’re available twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Sometimes the cost of the services can be covered by private medical insurance or Medicare depending on the physician’s orders. Often long term care insurance will pay for a home health aide when the patient is unable to perform activities of daily living.

In-Home Assistance for Fall Risk Patients in Northern New Jersey

When you are faced with the challenge of finding the best in-home care provider in northern New Jersey to help care for the emotional and physical well-being of someone you love, maybe your mom or dad, you will want to be confident that you are making the right choice.

At David York Home Healthcare Agency, extraordinary service is what sets us apart from other companies who provide in home health care services. Whatever your care needs, we are there for you, always striving to exceed your expectations.

We provide our home care, senior care, dementia care and specialized in-home care services throughout the northern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Somerset and Union, including the towns of Franklin Lakes, Paramus, Ridgewood, Livingston, Verona, Secaucus, Morristown, Berkeley Heights, Cranford and Springfield. For a complete list of areas where we provide in-home care and support services for seniors, elderly adults and people of all ages, please visit our Service Areas page.