Many seniors who live on their own worry about fall-related injuries. Not only are those over 65 more likely to experience a fall, but they can be much more impacted by a fall compared to other age groups. If your senior loved one wishes to age in place, it can be difficult to ensure their safety and well-being at all times, especially if you have other priorities or you live in another city or state.

But there is a solution for families in Tucker, Lilburn, Stone Mountain, Lawrenceville, and the surrounding towns in GA: Visiting Angels of Tucker provides fall prevention solutions to help older adults remain safe and independent. Our at-home caregivers are compassionate and dedicated individuals who can assist your loved one with everyday tasks and ensure they're safe and well at all times, so there is no need to fear falling again.

Call Visiting Angels of Tucker at 678-825-8072 or contact our office to learn more about our fall prevention services!

Seniors and Falls: What Families in Tucker, GA and Nearby Areas Should Know and Why It's Helpful to Hire Professional At-Home Caregivers

Aside from the various injuries older adults sustain after experiencing a fall, they also succumb to emotional and social issues. In the end, falling can greatly affect a senior’s quality of life, as it tends to eventually result in avoiding leaving the house altogether due to fear. This fear can result in feelings of anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, sadness, and depression. Fortunately, our at-home caregivers at Visiting Angels of Tucker are here to help and ensure your loved one's safety in their home.

Home Falls: A Leading Cause of Senior Injury 

Did you know that…

• One in three seniors experience a fall each year
• One in five withstand grave injuries, such as a hip fracture, broken bone, and concussion
• Those who fall once are more likely to fall again
• More than 800,000 people are hospitalized because of falls every year
• It can take up to a year to recover from a fall – and some seniors never return home to an independent life ever gain

Fall Prevention is Key 

Falls do not just happen – they are caused by a variety of risk factors that can typically be prevented if you are prepared. Typically, these factors are linked to a physical condition, chronic health issue, or home environment. Furthermore, factors like taking multiple medications, limited mobility, poor eyesight, arthritis, dehydration, and the lack of grab bars in the bathtub are a few examples of common risk factors. Preventing falls starts with identifying and promptly addressing risk factors such as these.

How Fall Prevention from Visiting Angels of Tucker Can Help

At Visiting Angels of Tucker, our at-home caregivers are committed to helping seniors regain their independence and safety by overcoming fall risks and by assisting them with essential tasks, thus significantly lessening the likelihood of falls.

Because we've been providing quality in-home senior care throughout Tucker and surrounding areas for so many years, we understand that older adults benefit most from a personalized approach to care - which is exactly what we offer! Our care coordinators will work with you to develop a plan of care based on your loved one's needs, schedule, preferences, and other factors, so they can get the fall prevention services they need when they need them most.

Our at-home caregivers help seniors with:

• Mobility, transferring, and ambulation
• Keeping up their strength with delicious, nutritious meals
• Avoiding cluttered walkways throughout light housekeeping assistance
• Medication reminders and watching out for side effects that impact balance, coordination, and mobility
• Getting safely in and out of the bath or shower
• Overnight monitoring and assistance
• 24-hour and live-in support
• And so much more

When a senior loved one wishes to age in place in their own home, families naturally become concerned about their safety and the likelihood of sustaining a fall-related injury. But with Visiting Angels of Tucker, you can have total peace of mind because your loved one will be in the capable and caring hands of our at-home caregivers.

Get Started with Our At-Home Caregivers Today!

Contact our Tucker, GA office today to schedule your free in-home consultation and learn more about our senior care services!