Falls among seniors are a significant concern, with 1 in 4 older adults falling each year. Goldsmith Podiatry shares essential tips to prevent falls and maintain independence. Stay safe and healthy!
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we serve Manhattan patients of all ages. Our senior patients have put more miles and wear and tear on their feet and therefore have unique podiatric care needs.
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During September, we at Goldsmith Podiatry recognize Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Falls cause many of both non-fatal and fatal injuries among seniors 65 and up.
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May is Older Americans Month. In honor of that, we at Goldsmith Podiatry would like to focus on an area of critical concern for our Manhattan senior patients: preventing falls.
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As you age, the risk for specific conditions such as arthritis and peripheral arterial disease increases. There are also some parts of the foot, such as the fat pad on your heel, that naturally deteriorate, making compensatory measures necessary for health and comfort.
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We want our Manhattan seniors to know the facts about falls and how to prevent them. Below are some common myths we’d like to help dispel.
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At Goldsmith Podiatry, we treat patients of all ages. For our senior patients, falls are a big concern. It’s estimated that an older American is seen in an emergency room every 11 seconds for a fall injury.
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. At Goldsmith Podiatry we know that this disease can be devastating to your feet. Not only do you have 33 joints in each foot that are potential sites for arthritis, the stress on your foot and ankle joints is greater than other parts of your body because they carry the most weight.
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