How a Home Care Agency Can Help Prevent Falls

Falls are a serious concern for seniors–even minor falls can lead to long-term injuries and loss of mobility. There are many potential fall hazards around the average home, including loose rugs, electrical cords, and clutter on the floor, and it’s important that these are addressed properly. In this article, we will go over how our team at Visiting Angels of Coral Springs can use the steps in our Safe and Steady Home Care Fall Prevention Program to help your loved one avoid accidents in the home.

Easy Tips for Fall Prevention

Appropriate Lighting

Inadequately bright lights can make it challenging for your senior loved one to see where they are going in the evening. If your loved one already struggles with vision issues, improper lighting can compound the problem. We can assess the lighting in your loved one’s home and recommend places where higher-wattage bulbs are necessary and also point out places where additional lighting sources should be added. You can also supplement these precautions with smart home devices so that you and your loved one can turn lights with voice commands.

Remove ObstaclesNearly any loose or protruding object in the home can pose a risk to your senior loved one. Our team can ensure that all electrical cords are properly tucked and out of the way and pick up any clutter that your loved one could potentially trip over.

Address Hard to Reach PlacesSeniors can hurt themselves while reaching for things on top shelves or high-up cabinets. We can help move your loved one’s things to eye-level height or slightly lower to prevent this. If there are still things that are out of reach for your loved one, we are happy to offer a helping hand to grab them.

Vision and Hearing CheckupsProblems with vision and hearing can cause serious accidents. We can provide transportation for regular checkups with their doctor to keep tabs on their eyes and ears. Getting a proper glasses prescription, hearing aids, and similar devices can be the important extra difference that keeps your loved one safe at home.

Manage MedicationsSpeak with your loved one’s doctor about the side effects of their medications, as some medicines can cause loss of balance, dizziness, and vertigo. If this is the case, we can keep an eye out for any of these symptoms and provide additional help when they arise. We can also remind your loved one when it is time to take their next dosage of medication, ensuring that they follow their doctor’s directions and avoid added side effects from taking medications improperly.

Extra Support

If your loved one needs extra help at home, our professional in-home caregivers can offer them the added support. We can provide extra physical support to your senior loved one as they move around their home. We can also help your loved one stay balanced while out on errands like going to the post office, grocery shopping, and picking up prescriptions from the pharmacy.

Interested in Learning More About our Fall Prevention Services?

Get started with our free Fall Prevention brochure to find out more tips for senior safety at home. Then, if you’d like to find out more about how our Angels can help your senior loved one avoid falls and other accidents, call our office at (954) 688-9342 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation care evaluation meeting.

During this complimentary consultation, one of our team members will come to your home and provide you with a wealth of important information about our services, scheduling options, costs, and more so that you can make an informed decision about your senior loved one’s care.