4 Checks That Make Any Shoe Safer For Seniors (Life Alert)
Learn about the worst shoes for seniors with shoes that cause falls in the elderly and what shoes should seniors wear!
Discover the worst shoes for seniors that cause dangerous falls, from flip flops to backless slippers. Abraham, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Pharmacist, explains why going barefoot or in socks increases fall risk by 11 times, what shoes seniors should actually wear, and simple footwear fixes to prevent trips at home.
What You'll Learn:
-Why sensory feedback from your feet becomes critical for balance as you age.
-The 6 worst footwear choices for seniors (flip-flops, floppy slippers, worn-out soles, high heels, clogs, and socks/bare feet).
-Why soft, backless slippers are one of the most dangerous hazards in the home.
-The 4 key features of a safe fall-prevention shoe (low broad heel, grippy rubber tread, secure closure, enclosed heel).
-How foot pain, overgrown nails, and improper shoe sizing quietly disrupt balance.
-How to combine safe footwear with a practical emergency response plan.
LIFE ALERT:
Life Alert® provides trusted medical alert systems for seniors - 24/7 emergency monitoring and help at the press of one button. At home or on the go.
ABOUT LIFE ALERT®
For over 39 years, Life Alert® has helped seniors live independently at home — with the confidence that emergency help is always one button away. As the creator of "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!"®, Life Alert® is the most trusted name in senior emergency response.
Our medical alert system works even when you can't reach a phone, giving seniors the freedom to live life fully, and giving families peace of mind.
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- 24/7 USA-based emergency monitoring
- Equipment NEVER needs charging
- Offers in-home AND on-the-go mobile devices with GPS
- Waterproof — works in the shower
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- Choice of Cellular or Landline in-home unit
- Trusted by millions of American seniors
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LIFE ALERT CHANNEL INFORMATION:
Channel hosted by Abraham Jacobson Khodadi, Advanced Clinical Practitioner Pharmacist in family medicine.
📺 Videos: Daily - 3 PM PT
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - The Shoes That Make Seniors Fall
00:42 - Why Your Shoes Matter More Than You Think
01:58 - The Worst Shoes Seniors Can Wear
03:22 - The Hidden Hazard At Home
04:43 - What Shoes Seniors Should Actually Wear
05:41 - Foot Health & Building A Safety Net
06:56 - Life Alert Emergency Protection & Fall Plan
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