13/04/2026
Approximately 14.1% of older adults aged 60 and above in Malaysia experience at least one fall within a 12-month period
Risk factors include:
1️⃣Previous history of falling
2️⃣Improper use of assistive devices like walkers or canes
3️⃣Poorly lit environments
4️⃣Cluttered environments
5️⃣Health conditions that cause muscle weakness
6️⃣History of vertigo
& Issues with balance or walking
7️⃣Trouble seeing or hearing
8️⃣Decrease in cognitive ability
9️⃣Diabetes
🔟Osteoporosis
Being children , we would like to take extra care to prevent our parents from falling. Certain approaches can be adopted are
✅Creating a safe environment
✅Keep them staying active
✅Wearing the right footwear.
✅Correcting vision
There are common injuries from falling of an old aged adult:
❗Broken bones in the wrist, arm, or ankle
❗Severe hip fractures
❗Head injuries
Old-aged adult bones become more fragile and easily to break due to a combination of accelerated bone loss (osteoporosis), structural changes in bone composition, and reduced repair mechanisms.
Therfore the broken bone of an aged adult can take longer time to recover compare to younger man.
We would always like to provide the best financial support and medical treatment if these injuries happens to old folks
Too bad many Personal Accident Insurance do not compensate for this injury liked fracture bones and dislocation of bones.
if you like to explore an comprehensive Personal Accident insurance coverage for your parents who do not have medical coverage, let me know.
