Fall Prevention for Seniors
We know that falls are a top cause of serious injuries for seniors and directly impacts senior's independence and most falls happen at home. Fall Prevention is a top priority at Visiting Angels. The Safe and Steady® fall prevention program's goal is to lower the risk of slips, trips and falls for seniors in their own home.
We want to make a difference to be apart of seniors as they age in place. We know the importance of home as that is where seniors feel the safest, most comfortable and truly the happiest. Our expert caregivers will strive to help prevent falls keeping seniors out of the hospital. We make this a priority each time we serve in your home.
Why Fall Prevention Is Important For Your Senior
Here are the facts. 1 in 3 seniors experience a fall every year. Seniors are at higher risk from suffering a serious injury when they fall. Serious injury could potentially have a life-altering consequence. Risk factors that increase the fall risk are:
- Taking multiple medications
- Chronic health diseases
- Poor coordination
- Reduced eye sight
- Decreased mobility
- Neurological/Cognitive disorders
- Complex medical complications
- Recent illness
One big injury we see with falls are hip fractures. Recovery can take sometimes a year and may require hospitalization and transitional care at home. We even see life-threatening complications with hip fractures.
Let us be a part of reducing your loved one's risk of falling and keeping them independent at home.
How to Reduce the Risk of Falls at Home For Your Senior
The Visiting Angels Safe and Steady® Fall Prevention Resource Guide specifically helps identify risk factors and what steps are needed to reduce fall risks. We will do a Free In Home Fall Assessment.
This guide includes key information about the following:
- Environmental risk factors that increase the likelihood of falls at home
- Physical, social, and emotional health impacts of falls on older adults
- Precautions you can take to reduce fall risks at home
- Lifestyle changes that can further reduce fall risks for your senior
The Safe and Steady® guide provides home modifications that will specifically reduce the risk of falling at home.
A Commitment To Your Senior’s Safety
We make fall prevention part of every caregivers education and incorporate fall prevention with every senior regardless of care provided.
Get Started With Fall Prevention from Visiting Angels
When you call us at Visiting Angels of Southeast Oklahoma, a Visiting Angel's coordinator will be happy to schedule a time for a free home care consultation in your home. The coordinator will look for any areas in the home that could increase the risk of falls and make a customised plan for you. We also can find a caregiver that is fit to your needs and give compassionate care. We want to fill the gap and give peace of mind..
Contact Us Today
Free "Safe & Steady® Fall Prevention Resource Guide"
Serving Durant, Ardmore, McAlester and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels DURANT, OK
3010 Enterprise Blvd #E1Durant, OK 74701
Phone: 580-360-0400