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Senior woman (90) dies after tragic wheelchair accident in Deißlingen!
A 90-year-old woman died after falling in her wheelchair in Deißlingen, Rottweil district. A sad incident.
Senior woman (90) dies after tragic wheelchair accident in Deißlingen!
The tragic story of a 90-year-old senior citizen from Deißlingen, in the Rottweil district, is causing consternation. On Friday afternoon, the woman had a serious accident while traveling in her electric wheelchair on a steep street. In a left-hand bend, the wheelchair hit the curb, causing the senior citizen to lose control and fall. Despite the rapid response of paramedics who took her to hospital with serious injuries, she succumbed to her injuries the day after the incident SWR reports.
How can such fatal accidents occur in old age? A look at the health challenges shows that from the age of 50 onwards, many people experience a decline in balance, muscle strength and mobility. According to the German Society for Trauma Surgery, one in three people over 65 falls at least once a year - and the trend is rising. The situation is particularly alarming among people over 80, of whom almost one in two falls, as reported.
Fall prevention in old age
There are some helpful tips to reduce the risk of falls as you get older. It is recommended to regularly integrate exercise into your everyday life. Whether walking, dancing or climbing stairs - every type of activity helps prevent falls. Strength sessions such as wall push-ups and balance exercises such as standing on one leg also help. The German Society for Geriatrics and the German Society for Trauma Surgery offer comprehensive programs to give older people the opportunity to stay active and fit. A brochure entitled “The exercise program – fit and flexible in old age” provides valuable instructions. Especially if you have health restrictions such as vision or hearing problems, you should consult a doctor early on to increase safety.
In Germany, over 400,000 older people are hospitalized every year because of fall injuries, often due to hip fractures. These accidents not only cause suffering for those affected, but also put a considerable strain on the healthcare system. This shows how important it is to identify the causes of falls and actively combat them in order to lead a self-determined life in old age.
The fate of the 90-year-old senior citizen from Deißlingen should remind us how important prevention and safety are for our older citizens. It is time to raise awareness of fall risks and take appropriate action to improve quality of life as we age. For more information and fall prevention programs, visit the website Patient competence.