Falls continue to affect more and more seniors every year, which increases the importance of elder home care services and injury prevention. Visiting Angels Mid Maine is committed to educating older adults in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, and surrounding areas about fall and injury prevention, as well as our elder home care services, so that they can stay in the know about falls and how they can alter a person’s lifestyle. Visiting Angels Mid Maine has compassionate caregivers that are focused on this matter, and we know that it’s crucial to elevating a senior’s quality of life.

Call 207-573-1861 or contact us to learn more about fall prevention solutions from Visiting Angels Mid Maine.

Understanding Falls and How Elder Home Care Services Can Help Seniors in Bangor, ME and Nearby Areas Stay Safe

According to the NCOA (National Council on Aging), every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall. Meaning millions of seniors every year suffer from serious falls. But they can be prevented to some extent. Identifying risk factors throughout an older individual’s life and staying informed about fall prevention is a great way to reduce a senior’s chance of falling.

Many families in Bangor and surrounding areas are unfamiliar with how even a single fall can impact a senior's life. Here is what you need to know about falls among the elderly, including potential risk factors, long-term impacts, and how elder home care services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine can help seniors stay safe and maintain their independence as they live out their golden years at home.

Risk Factors

A senior’s risk of falling stems from different instances. It may be linked to a physical condition, a mental condition, or the home environment. It all depends on an individual and their lifestyle. Some risk factors may be reflexes, hearing, or various medications. At Visiting Angels Mid Maine, our caregivers will evaluate your loved one's living situation in order to find out what’s raising their risk of falling and, in turn, fall-proof their house. If they do not change their lifestyle now, the fall may make that decision for them in the future. Your elder home care aide will explain how falls negatively impact an aging adult's life and explain how our senior care services can change their life for the better.

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How a Fall Can be Life Changing for Seniors in Bangor and Surrounding Areas

The physical effects of falling range from minor aches and pains to a broken hip and a concussion. Many individuals who are hospitalized may have to go to a long-term recovery center for up to a year. Some of those seniors may never go home again. Falls can force a person to lose their independence forever, and that fear can cause seniors to shun a normal life in their efforts to “stay safe.”

How Elder Home Care Services from Visiting Angels Mid Maine Can Assist

At Visiting Angels Mid Maine, we focus on keeping seniors in Bangor and nearby areas safe by assisting with everyday tasks and keeping them company so we know how they're doing. Thanks to our personalized approach to elder home care services, our clients have remained safe and maintained their independence since 2016.

Our fall prevention services include:

• Keeping in-home environments clean and clutter-free by assisting with light housekeeping
• Preparing meals that help clients keep up their strength
• Reminding seniors to take their medications on time and keeping an eye on them in case they show any side effects that could impact their balance and coordination
• Providing mobility assistance so seniors can safely get from room to room, in and out of the tub or shower, in and out of the car when running errands, up and down the stairs, and more
• Providing overnight monitoring so seniors don't have to worry about slipping and falling when they get up at night

Why We Include Companion Care in Our Fall Prevention Services

Fear is a powerful emotion, and just that alone can cause a senior to step away from their normal life and slip away from those that they love the most. They may miss important family reunions, social gatherings, or just getting out of the house. The habitual nature of that fear can translate into periods of loneliness and sadness. This may transform into depression and anxiety as time goes by.

That's why at Visiting Angels Mid Maine, not only do we provide fall prevention in Bangor and surrounding areas, but we also offer companion care services to help your loved one avoid feeling lonely and isolated. Our holistic senior care services can help your loved one not only physically but emotionally as well!

Contact our Bangor, ME office to learn about the benefits of our elder home care services and to schedule a free, in-home evaluation!