As our loved ones grow older, it’s natural for them to experience changes in physical ability. Slower, unsteady movements, poor eyesight, and cognitive changes can make daily tasks more challenging and lead to unexpected falls and injury. At Visiting Angels^® Cleveland, our home care services make independent living safer for senior adults in Shaker Heights, OH, and the surrounding areas.

Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

One in every three seniors experiences a serious fall each year, making fall prevention an essential topic for mature adults and their families. Identifying risk factors is key to helping your loved one avoid falls and stay safe at home. 

Minimize your loved one’s risk of serious injury at home with these fall prevention tips:

• Assess the home for hazards and make modifications. Examples include installing grab bars in bathrooms, reflective tape to stairs, and nightlights in hallways and bathrooms. 
• Consider lifestyle changes. Encourage your loved one, with the approval of their doctor, to increase their physical activity. Staying active can retain and build muscle mass and improve flexibility and balance, which in turn can help your loved one avoid falls.
• Enlist the help of a caregiver. From assisting with everyday tasks and housekeeping to providing a steady hand while bathing, toileting, or going for a walk, caregivers can reduce the risk of falls in and around the home.

At Visiting Angels Cleveland, our professional caregivers provide a full range of essential home care services in Shaker Heights, including:

• Specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care
• Light housekeeping
• Personal care
• Mobility assistance
• Transportation
• Running errands and grocery shopping
• Companionship
• Transitional care

Getting Started With Home Care Services in Shaker Heights

Help your loved one age in place safely with home care services from Visiting Angels Cleveland. Call our office today to get started. We’ll schedule a convenient time to visit your loved one’s home and learn about their physical needs, daily routines, and living situation. 

From there, we’ll design their customized care plan from scratch, and if you choose to move forward, match them with a compatible caregiver from our team. Our consultations are always complimentary, with no obligation to begin care. 

Locally owned and operated in Cleveland, OH, we proudly serve seniors in Shaker Heights, Mayfield Heights, Beachwood, Pepper Pike, Mayfield, Mayfield Village, and Cleveland Heights. 

Our caregivers are also available in Highland Heights, Richmond Heights, Gates Mills, University Heights, Warrensville Heights, Lyndhurst, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Bratenahl, and the surrounding areas. Contact Visiting Angels Cleveland today.

Learn how home care services help seniors in Shaker Heights by calling Visiting Angels Cleveland today at (216) 231-6400 and scheduling a free in-home consultation.