Not only can falls cause physical injuries, but they can also affect your senior loved one on an emotional level. Experiencing a fall can damage a person’s quality of life in several ways. Seniors who are afraid of falling again often avoid leaving their homes and miss important family functions. This kind of isolation can lead to depression, loneliness, sadness, and feelings of anxiety. Luckily, the personal care assistants at Visiting Angels Frankenmuth are here to help by providing fall prevention services.

Falls Cause Many Severe Injuries That Lead to Loss of Independence for Seniors in Frankenmuth, Saginaw, Bay City, and Surrounding Areas in MI. A Personal Care Assistant from Visiting Angels Can Help Keep Your Loved One Safe!

Did you know that every year, one in three seniors experiences a fall, and one in five sustains a serious injury? Falls can cause a broken hip, fracture, concussion, and other injuries, which can affect seniors’ quality of life and lead to loss of independence. Older adults who have fallen once before are more likely to fall again in the future. Unfortunately, more than 800,000 people end up in hospitals every year due to falls, and sometimes, recovery can take up to a year. However, our personal care assistants can make sure that your parents live safely in their own homes.

How Fall Prevention from Visiting Angels Frankenmuth Can Protect Your Loved One

Falls are caused by risk factors that can be linked to one’s physical condition, a medical problem, or their surroundings at home. Seniors who suffer from arthritis, poor eyesight, or take multiple medications are more prone to falling. On the other hand, falls can also be caused by dehydration and a lack of grab bars in the bathtub.

At Visiting Angels Frankenmuth, our personal care assistants can help your parent identify those risk factors so that falls can be prevented. We understand that falls present a serious threat to seniors’ well-being, which is why we have made a commitment to invest in educating older adults, their families, and professional caregivers about ways to reduce falls. That way, we can help our clients maintain the quality of life they deserve through our senior care services.

Here are some of the ways our personal care assistants can help your loved one stay safe:

• Assisting with light housekeeping tasks in order to reduce clutter and keep walkways clean
• Mobility assistance to help your loved one safely navigate their home
• Preparing meals so your loved one can keep up their strength
• Medication reminders to keep up your loved one's health
• Assisting with bathing and showering so your loved one doesn't slip and fall
• And so much more

If you want to learn more about how our personal care assistants can help your loved one avoid risk factors associated with falling, feel free to contact our Frankenmuth, MI, office today.