Elderly Fall Prevention
Falls are a common fear in older adults, but they are preventable with the right measures. Reduce risks and boost seniors’ confidence at home with elderly fall prevention and recovery care.
At home caregivers can help intervene to prevent falls in older adults. At A Place At Home, our elderly fall prevention and recovery services include:
- Fall assessment upon enrollment and ongoing diligence to ensure pathways are clear to prevent falls
- A personalized initial care plan assessment to address your specific care needs
- Collaboration with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to encourage recovery and independence
- Safe transportation to appointments to aid recovery efforts
- Up to 24-hour care to ensure that someone is with you or your loved one, preventing the risk of fall
- Assistance with personal care needs, errand assistance, light housekeeping, cooking, and general companionship
- A care team that is knowledgeable in safe transfers, fall prevention tools and home modifications
- Fluid communication with other healthcare team members to ensure concerns or changes in condition are addressed as they happen
For the elderly, fall prevention at home is an essential safety measure. While caregivers are a huge help for boosting at-home safety, there are many things seniors can do themselves to reduce their risk of falling.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends:
- Bringing up fall prevention and risks with your doctor
- Transparently telling your doctor about any falls or near-falls
- Discussing which of your medicines may have side effects like dizziness, including over-the-counter medications and any supplements you take
- Being diligent about your annual eye exam and getting new glasses as soon as your prescription changes
- Buying and wearing footwear that increases your stability
- Stay active with light exercises that strengthen your legs and improve your balance
- Add grab bars and handrails to your bathroom and staircases
- Make sure your home is well-lit, especially in stairways
Stay Safe at Home
A reliable caregiver can be the difference between a devastating fall and its prevention. If you are nervous about you or a loved one falling, be proactive. If a fall has already occurred, heal safely and prevent the risk of another fall and further injury.