Elder Care Emergencies – 4 Ways to Be Prepared

It is all too common for older folks in failing health to end up in the emergency room. Even if they are in assisted living or a nursing home, they will be transported to the hospital if they fall and break a bone or have a medical crisis.

More than 6.8 million people over the age of 65 ended up spending at least one night in a hospital during 2012, according to The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control reports that one out of three adults over 65 suffered a fall in the last year and up to a third of those were seriously injured.

If you take care of an elderly parent or other family member, you should be prepared for a trip to the emergency room.

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My name is Debra. I am happy you are here for the launch of my new blog and website Artfully Chosen Words. I am a freelance writer with years of experience in the legal and banking fields, a passion for planning and organizing, and a love for the art and science of homemaking.

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