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Visiting Angels SOUTHBRIDGE, MA

50 Elm St #F
Southbridge, MA 01550
Phone: 508-764-6700
508-764-6701
Fax: 508-764-6725

Keep Your Senior Safe with Fall Prevention in Southbridge, MA

If you have ever wondered why doctors are so concerned about fall safety for elderly people, it’s because falls are the leading cause of injury death among adults aged 65+. In 2021, an astounding 3 million visits to emergency rooms were attributed to older adult falls. And, one of the most important things to remember is this: Falls can be prevented. 

In this article, we will talk about the reasons why elderly fall prevention is so important and how Visiting Angels of Southbridge can help with fall prevention in Southbridge MA, with our Safe and Steady® Fall Prevention Program. 

To learn more about how our fall prevention program and in-home senior care can benefit your loved one, give us a call at 508-764-6700 to schedule a free consultation.

Why Elderly Fall Prevention is Important

As people age, they may have decreased strength, limited mobility, reduced eyesight, poor coordination, or a variety of other factors that make them more susceptible to a slip, trip, or fall. Unfortunately, they are also more likely to suffer significant injuries when a fall does occur.

Hip fractures are very common among the elderly and can be life-threatening. The recovery period for hip fractures can take up to a year and often requires transitional care until they are back on their feet. Sadly, most seniors never fully recover from a hip fracture, which can cause them to have to move into a nursing home if senior home care is not an option. 

The best advice we can offer you is to help prevent falls in the first place. You can do this by making changes to their environment to help decrease your loved one’s risk of falling. 

Visiting Angels Safe and Steady® Fall Prevention Program

Because most dangerous falls occur in or around the home, the goal of our Safe and Steady® Fall Prevention Program is to help identify risk factors in the home so that they can be corrected in order to help reduce the risk of falls. Some of the highest risk factors include a lack of grab bars in the bathroom, obstacles in walkways, throw rugs, poor lighting in hallways and staircases, and other hazards. Outdoor falls are often caused by icy walkways, wet leaves, uneven pavement, and poor outdoor lighting. 

In addition to these environmental factors, medications, vision problems, improper footwear, not using a cane or walker when needed, and other factors can cause someone to be at a higher risk of falling. 

Our program will help identify these and other issues and will provide you with a home safety guide and checklist that will help you make the necessary adjustments to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling in or around the home. These changes may include design changes, lifestyle changes, and other preventative measures. 

How Home Care Can Help Reduce the Risk of Falls

The caregivers at Visiting Angels of Southbridge can help reduce the risk of your elderly loved one falling. Our companion care services can help your loved one maintain a safe and tidy home by assisting with light housework, laundry, and running errands. 

Our caregivers receive specialized training and can help your loved one develop fall avoidance strategies to teach them to take their time, be cautious when reaching or bending, and to keep essentials within easy reach. We also offer personal care for seniors to help with mobility, toileting, dressing, and bathing. 

Fall prevention is especially key in our dementia care and Alzheimer's care programs as seniors with cognitive decline have an increased risk of falling due to struggles with spatial awareness, memory, and overall judgment. Our caregivers can assist with mobility and supervision to help prevent wandering and other hazardous situations.

At the end of the day, our caregivers are here to support your loved one, ensuring their safety while helping them remain independent. We also support families by providing respite care to give family caregivers time to take care of their other obligations. 

Request a Free, In-Home Fall Prevention Consultation Today

To learn more about our Fall Prevention Program, or to schedule a free in-home care consultation, give us a call at 508-764-6700 or contact us online. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you might have for us.