The elderly population – those who are at or over the age of 65 – is on the rise not just here in the United States but all throughout the world as a whole. After all, the baby boomer generation is a particularly large on and many members of this generation have reached or are quickly approaching their elderly years. The data that has been gathered on the subject more than backs this up, as it shows that the population of those who are over the age of 85 will have reached more than 14 million people by the year of 2040 – and that’s just within the United States alone, let alone throughout the rest of the year.
Many of these people are planning to stay in their current homes for as long as they are able, avoiding even the top retirement facilities for as long as it is possible. However, there are a number of risks that elderly people face when it comes to living alone. Falls are one such risk, and a new elderly person is seen for fall related injuries in emergency rooms all through Continue reading