One out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are also the No. 1 cause of injuries in seniors, resulting in hip fractures, cuts, and even serious head and brain injuries that can be fatal. And even when there’s no serious injury, a fall can still be so frightening that seniors may avoid certain activities because they’re afraid they’ll fall again.
FALL PREVENTION FOOTWEAR
As we age, our feet can change shape and lose some feeling and flexibility. This changes the way we walk and affects balance. Wearing stockings or floppy slippers can also make you more likely to slip, trip or stumble, leading to a fall.
Preventing falls at home can be as simple as wearing shoes. Wearing correctly fitting, supportive shoes can help reduce your risk of falling.
At BAREFOOT FREEDOM we offer shoes that are exclusively engineered to create stability with carefully selected combination of performance features.
NON SLIP SOLE-Ultra lightweight and Dual-density Polyurethane Slip-Resistant Outsole
EXTENDED HEEL STABILIZER-provides rear foot walking stability and minimizes slippage.
STEEL SHANK-adds support and stability with excellent arch support
ADDED DEPTH IN TOE BOX AND FOREFOOT-allows extra toe room and provides adequate space for use of orthotics.
DIFFERENT WIDTH OPTIONS- from Narrow to Extra wide
REMOVABLE INNERSOLES-The two removable insoles in our shoes provide double depth and create space for custom orthotics or simply some extra toe room
PADDED TONGUE- minimizes lacing pressure over the instep.
SOFT CUSHIONED COLLAR- prevents heel slippage for a snug and friction-free fit.
All these features are essential when choosing the right footwear for snug fit that will help you to prevent falls and keep you active.
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are also the No. 1 cause of injuries in seniors, resulting in hip fractures, cuts, and even serious head and brain injuries that can be fatal. And even when there’s no serious injury, a fall can still be so frightening that seniors may avoid certain activities because they’re afraid they’ll fall again.
