Loading... Please wait...Bed rails reduce the risk of patient injury due to falling out of bed. The leading cause of injuries to the elderly population are accidental falls. Falls can even occur among people who may be generally healthy and fit. Doctors caution patients who are taking many popular prescription medicines that rapidly getting out of bed for a trip to the bathroom may result in light-headedness, even fainting. A fall from bed can have disastrous consequences for an elderly or infirm patient, resulting in injuries, including broken bones. A broken hip in particular often leads to a steady decline in overall health and the need for nursing home or hospital care. Bed rails are an important necessity when it comes to safety for the elderly.