Falls are life-changing events that can negatively affect the overall health of elderly adults. In the United States alone, one in three senior adults will experience a fall and sustain serious injuries such as a concussion, broken hip, or fracture. The recovery time for falls is often longer than other age-related injuries and can result in additional problems if recovery plans are not followed.

As scary as a fall can be – both for seniors and their families – there are steps you can take to be proactive to help them stay safe. Visiting Angels McKinney offers a fall prevention program as part of our home care solutions for elderly adults throughout Collin County, including McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Frisco, and surrounding communities. Our in-home senior caregivers can help reduce the risk of at-home falls, provide mobility assistance in the home, and provide constant monitoring and support to give you and your loved one peace of mind.

Call 214-491-1999 to learn how our in-home senior caregivers can help!

Importance of Fall Risk Reduction for McKinney-Area Seniors

Of course, preventing a physical injury is essential for a senior’s wellness. But, the lasting mental and emotional effects of a fall make preventing falls even more important. Seniors who experience a fall and subsequent injury often become overly cautious and timid. They may become more isolated for fear of falling again. This isolation can often lead to negative feelings such as depression, loneliness, anxiety or general sadness.

The cautiousness and fear that comes after a fall can actually cause subsequent accidents. In-home senior caregivers from Visiting Angels McKinney can give seniors the confidence and physical support they need to remain active.

These steps are essential in reducing the risk of falls:

• Securing rugs and clearing doorways of furniture or other items
• Ensuring walkways are well-lit
• Encouraging seniors to get involved in light exercise to promote strength and balance
• In-home monitoring and support
• Clearing clutter from walkways by assisting with light housekeeping
• Creating a plan in case of a fall – who to call, what to do, etc.

How In-Home Senior Caregivers from Visiting Angels Can Help Seniors in McKinney, TX and Surrounding Areas Stay Safe

At Visiting Angels McKinney, we’re here to help families and their senior loved ones in Collin County avoid fall-related risks, no matter what it takes. If your loved one struggles with mobility and you’re concerned that they may be at risk for a fall, we can create a customized plan of care to support them. This plan can include a variety of home care options to help your loved one stay safe, including help with bathing and toileting, overnight care to ensure their safety at night or transportation and companionship to errands and appointments.

If your loved one has experienced a fall at home in the past, our in-home senior caregivers can help ensure their safety and comfort. Our fall prevention program may recommend installing grab bars in key areas such as the bathroom and bedroom.  Our caregivers can run errands, pick up prescriptions and dry cleaning and perform light housekeeping to make things easier on your senior loved one.

Education is a great place to start when it comes to reducing the risk of falls. Let the in-home senior caregivers from Visiting Angels McKinney answer all of your questions about fall prevention. We’ve worked with seniors in McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Frisco and throughout Collin County, TX for over a decade and are uniquely qualified to assist.

Contact Visiting Angels McKinney today to learn more about our fall prevention services!