As your senior loved ones get older, they are more at risk of falling and sustaining injuries from a fall. Aging seniors must have safety measures and learn to avoid dangerous falls. Falls are the most common reason why seniors lose their independence. At Visiting Angels of Conway, our senior caregivers can provide fall prevention support for elderly adults in Conway, Cabot, Greenbrier, Vilonia, and surrounding Arkansas communities who want to age in place.

Call us at 501-329-2100 to learn how we help seniors in and around Conway stay safe.

How Falls Can Impact Aging Adults in Conway, AR, and The Surrounding Areas Without the Help of Senior Caregivers

With the support of Visiting Angels of Conway, older adults may enjoy their twilight years in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. One in three seniors has a painful fall each year, and the risk of a severe fall is much higher for seniors compared to other individuals. This is because older adults are more likely to have risk factors that could cause them to fall.

These risk factors can include:

• Taking multiple medications
• Health complications
• Cognitive disorders
• Painful or stiff joints
• Loss of hearing
• Reduced eyesight
• Mobility problems
• Poor coordination
• Lowered strength

Many seniors take a longer time to recover from injuries caused by falls. Some falls can even be life-altering, and in the worst-case scenario, they can be life-threatening. When seniors fall and fracture their hip, it can take up to 12 months to heal and require transitional care. Countless seniors never fully recover from hip fractures and, as a result, lose their independence.

Luckily, most falls are preventable with the help of professional senior caregivers and fall prevention programs.

How Can Families Prevent Falls for Seniors?

About 75% of seniors fall in or near their home. You must take steps to lower the risk of a dangerous fall in your loved one's home by finding the things that put them at risk. Hiring a professional senior helper can help make your loved one's home safer and lower the risk of falls so they can stay there as they age.

How Senior Caregivers from Visiting Angels of Conway Can Help Prevent Falls

At Visiting Angels of Conway, we offer fall prevention as part of our home care services. Our senior caregivers can help your loved one avoid falls in ways that complement our other services.

Some of the ways we can help your loved one stay safe include:

• Reminding your loved one to take their medication when needed and observing any possible side effects that could impact their balance
• Preparing healthy meals to keep up your loved one's strength
• Clearing walkways and helping with other light housekeeping tasks to reduce clutter on the floor
• Mobility and ambulation assistance
• Helping your loved one get in and out of the bathtub so they don't slip
• And so much more

Contact Visiting Angels of Conway Today!

If you are worried about your loved one falling in their home, contact Visiting Angels of Conway today to learn more and schedule a free in-home consultation.