Brain injury a key risk in senior falls


Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls, the death rate for falls among elderly has increased by about 55 percent since 1990s. One in three seniors aged 65 and older fall with 30 percent requiring medical treatment. The veins and arteries of older people are more vulnerable to a sudden blow or jolt to the head.


Brain injury is irreversible! Don’t take the risk. Reduce the risk of devastating head and brain injury with HeadSaver – the stylish, lightweight and comfortable head protector.


The Soft head protector - the preferred method of head protection and head Injury prevention


Brain injury is a very serious social and medical health injury that directly impacts on the social and political economy at a cost of several billion dollars annually. Each year, an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury, and 135,000 people in Australia. These figures don’t include other injuries including cuts, bruising, broken noses etc. The impact on their families and caregivers is immense. Head injuries, resulting from falls, are among the most serious form of injury which can lead to death and one of the main causes of nonfatal injuries that limit independent living among people 65 years and older. While medications, such as sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs, often increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries, poor vision, and just difficulty in moving from place to place put the elderly at risk of a fall that results in a fatal or debilitating head injury.


Head injuries are preventable!

Seniors often develop a fear of falling, causing them to limit activities and leading to reduced mobility. Proven to reduce traumatic head and brain injuries, HeadSaver™ products restore confidence of motion to the elderly, both preserving physical health and increasing senior mobility.



HeadSaver™ is the Right Choice for Head protection

HeadSaver preserves mobility for all levels of Senior activity. HeadSaver preserves mobility for all levels of senior activity. Studies show that the effectiveness of any head protector relies on the compliance of the user. HeadSaver products are designed with the user in mind. Incredibly soft, lightweight and comfortable to wear, HeadSaver styles fit both the body and the user's lifestyle and range from styles for the elderly in nursing home settings to those for seniors who daily participate in exercise programs and even robust activities, such as jogging. Whether you need head protection for your personal use or seek head protection for your Group Home, Nursing Home, or other Institution, use this web site to get the details on head and brain injuries, then browse HeadSaver styles to find and purchase the right HeadSaver products for your use!

 

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Head Bumpa

Babies and toddlers are always bumping and bruising their heads around the home during their experimental crawling and walking stages. Some injuries to the head can be very serious. Now there is help to absorb the impact of their falls.
The Head Bumpa protection for their forehead, temples, and soft spot will help protect them on cement/tiled floor and sharp corners on furniture etc. Manufactured from a special non-toxic high density machine washable foam with towelling covering, fully adjustable Velcro straps and is recommended for all children age 3 months to 3 years.
 

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Important Note

While HeadSaver and HeadBumpa can achieve excellent and impressive results, no product can claim to be 100% effective all of the time. HeadSaver and HeeadBumpa  is not guaranteed to work in every individual instance. And, therefore, Sure Foot Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd., the distributor of HeadSaver and HeadBumpa  makes no implied or express guarantee that their products will prevent injury.