The Visiting Angels fall prevention program helps identify and reduce the risk of at-home falls for seniors in Edgewater, Crofton and Bowie, MD with the assistance of an experienced home health care aide

Aside from the physical pain of a fall, the loss of independence many seniors face following an accident and subsequent injury at home can be devastating. Preventing falls at home is essential to promoting long-term overall wellness for seniors. Arthritis, balance and mobility issues, vision problems and weakness can all contribute to falls at home. Help from a home health care aide from Visiting Angels in Edgewater, MD can ensure seniors who struggle with any of these conditions have the daily living assistance they need.

The Lasting Impact of Falls for Seniors in Edgewater and Surrounding Areas

If your loved one has experienced a fall in the past, you may have noticed some changes in their behavior. It is common for seniors to become overly cautious after a fall, shuffling their feet or walking with their heads down. They may also be fearful of leaving the house, isolating themselves from friends and avoiding social invitations.

The emotional toll of a fall can be very serious, however the physical repercussions should be considered as well. After a fall, some long-term physical effects include:

• Recovery in a long-term care facility is very likely and as much as a year is needed to fully recuperate—unfortunately, there are some who never make it back home.
• In a year, as much as one out of three seniors experience a fall and one out of five of them suffer from a serious injury like a concussion, fracture, and a broken hip to name a few.
• Due to falls, as much as 80,000 elderly individuals are hospitalized each year.
• Commonly, if an elderly adult already experienced a fall, their chances of falling again is highly likely.

How Our Home Health Care Aides Can Help

The Visiting Angels fall prevention program aims to provide physical support and meaningful companionship for seniors in their home. Our in-home caregivers can help reduce the risk of falls through:

• Mobility assistance
• Transferring and positioning
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• And more

Having a friendly, reliable caregiver can give seniors the reassurance and confidence they need to get around safely.

If your senior loved one is able, our home health care aides will encourage them to strengthen weak muscles and improve mobility through light exercise and activity. We can help seniors stick to post-surgery recovery plans, including transportation to physical therapy appointments and medication reminders.

Let Visiting Angels help your loved one maintain their independence safely at home. Contact our office in Edgewater, MD, to learn more!

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