Many people believe that falling happens to everyone as they age. Our mission at Visiting Angels of Bridgeport is to dispel that myth.

Falls may cause severe injury or even death. Concussions, fractures, and fractured hips are just some of the injuries that may result from a simple fall. Every year falls cause more than 800,000 people to end up in the hospital. Consequently, as they recover from their injuries, many may wind up in a nursing home for the elderly. Home may be an alien place for some of these older adults.

With our Safe & Steady Fall Prevention Program, we're here to educate seniors, their caregivers, and their families about preventing falls and injuries. Preventing falls can prevent physical and mental ailments. In turn, seniors can have an independent, free life while minimizing stress.

Call Visiting Angels of Bridgeport's in-home care providers at 304-842-0199 to schedule a free consultation.

Our in-home care providers help seniors in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, WV, and surrounding areas stay safe with comprehensive fall prevention solutions.

Falls affect mental health.

The fear of falling alone can drastically reduce a senior's quality of life. They may pull themselves away from social events to prevent themselves from falling. This includes anything from family gatherings to friendly dinners. Relationships that they've managed over the years can begin to slip away. As this behavior becomes habitual, isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

The Risk Factors of Falling

In Visiting Angels of Bridgeport's Safe & Steady Fall Prevention elder care program, we help our clients determine their fall risk and how to minimize it. Falls don't "just happen." Many factors can raise a person's fall risk to dangerous heights.

Medical issues, physical conditions, and home environment could all affect their fall risk. Some individuals may have a mesh of factors from all three categories. Every situation is unique. For example, one person could have arthritis, poor eyesight, and a lack of grab bars in the kitchen. All these factors could relate to high fall risk. Acknowledge these factors quickly, and many falls can be prevented.

Many seniors fear falling. At Visiting Angels of Bridgeport, we remind you that you don't have to endure that fear alone. We educate seniors, their families, service providers, and caregivers about preventing falls and injuries. Our mission is to help the Bridgeport community live comfortably and safely through elder care.

Schedule a FREE In-Home Consultation

Call Visiting Angels of Bridgeport at 304-842-0199 for trusted home care services and speak with our in-home care providers.