Through our Fall Prevention program, we offer elder care solutions to help seniors in Nashville, Brentwood and surrounding areas in Tennessee avoid falls and stay safe at home

Fall prevention is an essential part of providing in-home senior care. Falling is one of the most dangerous things that can happen to a senior both physically and emotionally. Not only can falls take months to even years for physical recovery but they are often the reason that most seniors lose their independence. Many older people struggle with watching their loved ones help them do routine tasks they would normally do by themselves and often feel embarrassed or ashamed of their newfound lack of mobility. These types of thoughts can lead to anxiety, loneliness and even depression for many seniors if they don’t have the care and support they need.

Fortunately, your loved one can get the support they need to stay safe with the Fall Prevention program from Visiting Angels Nashville. We provide in-home elder care options to help seniors safely get around the house, assist with everyday tasks and monitor our clients in case they show symptoms that could jeopardize their safety.

Why is Fall Prevention Necessary for Seniors?

Each year, millions of seniors fall. While some of these falls cause minor injuries, many of them can cause serious damage to seniors both physically and emotionally.

Here are some facts about how falling impacts seniors:

• Every year, 1 in 3 older adults fall and 1 in 5 sustain a serious injury such as a broken hip, fracture, concussion, and other injuries
• Those who fall once are more likely to fall again
• More than 800,000 people are hospitalized for falls each year
• Recovery from injuries, including hip fractures, can take up to a year in a long-term care facility and many people who fall never go home again

How Our Fall Prevention Program Can Help Your Loved One

Falls are normally caused by one or more risk factors, which are conditions that increase a person’s chances of falling. Risk factors can be any number of things from physical condition, medical issues or even an unsafe home environment.

Some risk factors for falls in seniors include:

• Arthritis
• Poor eyesight
• Taking multiple medications
• Dehydration
• Lack of grab bars in the bathtub
• Lack of non-slip mats in the bathtub and shower floors
• Lack of handrails and lights on staircases

Arranging professional in-home elder care services from Visiting Angels Nashville and addressing risk factors early are key to reducing the chances of your loved one falling.

Fall prevention can be a huge challenge for those who do not use a cane or walker. At Visiting Angels Nashville, we are committed to continuing education about fall prevention so that families, caregivers and older adults are aware of the proper steps to take to prevent their loved ones from falling.

Some of the ways elder care services from Visiting Angels Nashville can help your loved one stay safe include:

• Assisting with clearing clutter from walkways and other light housekeeping tasks so your loved one doesn't trip
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals so your loved ones can have the energy they need throughout the day and avoid dehydration
• Remind your loved ones to take any medication they need and watch out in case they show any side effects that could impact their safety.
• Helping your loved one bathe, get dressed, and get to the bathroom
• Helping your loved one get in and out of bed and get throughout the house safely
• And so much more

If you think you or a loved one could benefit from our fall prevention and other elder care services, do not hesitate to reach out to Visiting Angels Nashville today! We want to ensure your loved one has the care and support they need to safely and comfortably live their golden years in their beloved home.

Get Started with Visiting Angels Nashville Today

Schedule your FREE in-home assessment today by contacting our Brentwood, TN office at 615-646-1594