At-Home Care for the Elderly Prevents Falls Greater Hot Springs, AR
On an annual basis, around 36 million elderly become hurt by falls. Every year, one out of four seniors have a fall, with one out of five suffering from catastrophic injuries. Loss of independence, feelings of isolation, and depression are common outcomes for seniors who have falls. Elderly people's physical, mental, and social well-being may all take a hit after a fall; in fact, many survivors avoid future social gatherings out of fear of falling again.
At Visiting Angels in Hot Springs, we offer comprehensive at-home care for older people to help keep seniors in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and surrounding Arkansas communities safe inside and outside the home.
Call us at (501) 321-4900 to learn more.
At-Home Care for the Elderly Can Help Prevent Falls in Hot Springs, AR, and Surrounding Areas
Every year, seniors suffer from broken knees, hip fractures, and more due to falls. Sometimes, it can take months for seniors to recover from these injuries, assuming they heal.
Here are some grim statistics when it comes to seniors and falling:
- Serious injuries such as hip fractures can take over a year to heal in long-term care facilities
- Seniors who fall are more likely to fall in the future
- Many seniors who sustain severe injuries due to falls must move into nursing homes or assisted living facilities
- Over 800,000 seniors are hospitalized because of fall-related injuries
Fall Risks
At Visiting Angels of Hot Springs, we are dedicated to keeping seniors safe in their homes with at-home care for older people. Our senior care providers can help you and your loved one identify risk factors that can cause a harmful fall. Risk factors include your loved one’s physical state, their mental state, or even their environment.
The most common risk factors include:
- Lack of handrails over stairs
- Low lit staircases
- Taking more than one medication
- Showers or baths without grab bars or non-stick mats
- Dehydration
- Arthritis
- Poor eyesight
When you can identify risk factors, it is easier to address them and prevent falls. Seniors who do not use a cane or a walker are at a higher risk of falling, and it is our goal to ensure they are safe by providing at-home care for older people.
Fall Prevention: How At-Home Care for the Elderly Helps Hot-Springs Area Seniors Stay Safe
Visiting Angels of Hot Springs offers a wide range of at-home care for older people to ensure your aging loved one remains safe in their home.
Our senior care providers can:
- Recommend where to place more lighting, grab bars, and furniture to reduce fall risks
- Assist with walking, mobility, and transferring
- Transportation assistance
- Hydration reminders
- Medication reminders
- Assistance with personal care like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Learn More About Fall Prevention by Visiting Angels of Hot Springs
To learn more about our at-home care for older people, contact Visiting Angels of Hot Springs today by clicking one of the buttons below. Our senior care providers will happily answer your questions and schedule a free, in-home consultation with a complimentary fall risk assessment of your loved one’s home. We look forward to speaking with you!
Serving Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Fountain Lake, and the Surrounding Area
Visiting Angels HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
320 Ouachita Ave #312Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: 501-321-4900