Falls can happen to anyone, but adults 65+ are at higher risk—one in four will fall each year, and one fall doubles the chance of another. Why it matters: • Leading cause of injury and injury-related death • Three million ER visits yearly for fall injuries • Over 95% of hip fractures caused by falls…
Tag: Emergency
February 2025, Generals
Emergency Contacts
Daryl Laux Emergency Contacts Online—Quail Creek Website We’re pleased to announce a new feature on the Quail Creek website! You can now add, edit, and delete your emergency contacts directly from your Member Profile. Keeping this information current is essential to ensuring that we can reach your designated contacts quickly if ever needed. What You…
September 2024, Generals
Lock Boxes Can Help in Case of an Emergency
Melani Caron The Santa Rita Fire District and the Green Valley Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers urge you to consider installing your own home safety lock box. In an emergency, such as a fire, a medical trauma, an accidental fall, home attack, or similar situation, a home lock box enables first responders to retrieve a spare key…