Fall Prevention Support for Seniors
The Safe and Steady® fall prevention initiative by Visiting Angels Knoxville aims to minimize the likelihood of falls and accidents in the home for your senior family members, thereby reducing the risk of severe injuries that could lead to hospital stays, loss of independence, long-term disability, or, in extreme cases, fatality.
Dedicated to ensuring that seniors can continue living in their homes during their golden years, Visiting Angels' empathetic caregivers prioritize creating a secure, joyful, and comfortable environment. Preventing falls is a key duty for our professional caregivers at Visiting Angels, as they are committed to the safety and well-being of the elderly, whether it’s in assisted living or home care.
Why Fall Prevention is Important for Senior Care
Falls are the most common cause of injury and death in seniors, which shows the importance of senior fall prevention. Statistics show that one-third of the elderly suffer a serious fall each year, highlighting the increased risk of falls in this population.
There is a substantially increased risk of serious injury or death from falls in senior living, which can have devastating effects. Hip fractures are among the most serious consequences of these incidents, and patients often need temporary in-home care while they heal, which adds time to the rehabilitation process.
Not only is there a good chance of serious complications after a fall, but the majority of elderly people don’t make a full recovery from these fractures. This results in them losing their independence, which can be disheartening and makes them need personal care services. Fortunately, there are ways to lessen the likelihood of a fall for a loved one through awareness and preventive actions, such as our senior fall prevention program in Knoxville.
Reducing Falls Through Senior Care
Visiting Angels has a helpful guide to our adult care services and tips on senior fall prevention.
Some internal risk factors to be aware of include the following:
- Leg weakness
- Confusion
- Problems with medication
- Balance
- Limited mobility
- Depression
Here are some of the most common external risk factors:
- A lack of a railing on the stairs
- Bad lighting, creating dark shadows in hallways or stairwells
- Uneven flooring
- A slippery shower or bathtub with no grab bars
- No grab bars, a low toilet seat, or trouble getting on and off the toilet
The good news is that many falls are preventable, and our skilled adult care services team is here to create a personalized plan for your loved one. We’ll thoroughly go through their living space, point out any risks we see, and come up with a plan to improve those.
Knoxville Fall Prevention Programs You Can Trust
We have many positive Google reviews from our previous clients:
"Our encounter with Visiting Angels began when our 84-year-old mother needed some assistance with laundry, changing the master bed, ironing, and kitchen cleanup after dinner (when mom began to have increased fatigue). Dan, Lou Ann, and Savannah were our first contacts. They became our friends right away. We liked their visits to mom's home to make mom feel comfortable with the angel she would have and to explain what they had to offer. Mom was a little resistant to having someone come into her home (especially her kitchen) but accepted the angel's help in other areas. When her angel was not a match, a change was made without difficulty. I think we appreciated that most of all. Mom is now in assisted living. Would we use Visiting Angels again? Absolutely!!"
How to Get Started With Home Care by Visiting Angels
Ready to get started with our Knoxville senior fall prevention programs and reduce the risk of falls for your loved one? Give us a call at 865-531-4833 or fill out this form, and a care coordinator will arrange a no-cost in-home assessment for you and your elderly loved one. Our team member will visit your loved one's house, assess their needs, and then propose a caregiver who can best meet those needs after the session.
We have a variety of services available, including respite care, dementia care, and more. Your loved one will get kind and committed care from a caregiver from Visiting Angels, and you can rest easy knowing that.
Serving the Greater Knoxville Area including Anderson, Loudon & Roane Counties, TN
Visiting Angels KNOXVILLE, TN
106 Debusk LnKnoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-531-4833
Fax: 865-531-4835