Falls in Nursing Homes Remain a Serious Problem
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy one. Most individuals elect to put their loved one in a nursing home because their relative is unable to care for him or herself. Often, the loved one has already experienced problems or dangers living on their own, including falls, medication non-compliance, or inadequate self-care. Nursing homes are thought to provide a safer environment for the elderly, but statistics show that falls in nursing homes continue to kill and seriously injure thousands annually.