In-Home Care in San Gabriel and Los Angeles County to Prevent Elderly Falls
The Risks
Some elderly individuals may be lucky enough never to suffer a fall, but as our loved ones age, the likelihood of them experiencing a fall increases drastically. Besides understanding how to reduce the chances of a fall, it is critical that you understand the potential backlash that may develop as a result.
For a few lucky individuals, a fall may occur with little or no consequence. Even if no physical injury is sustained, a decreased level of confidence may occur. This can be minimalized with the help of a home health provider, but many individuals will resist walking or standing, even when provided with adequate support to do so. The stronger the aversion to trying becomes, the less likely it becomes that the individual will ever walk independently again. The actual fear of falling can be frightening enough to keep an able-bodied individual from an active lifestyle.
- State Licensed, Bonded and Insured Non-Medical Home Care Organization (HCO)
- Certified MediCare / MediCal Provider for Personal Care Services
- Vendor for Medi-Cal Waiver Programs
- Vendor for Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Approved Vendor by Long-Term Care Insurance Companies
- Contracted Provider for Long Term Care Insurance Guild
- Provider for Health Saving Accounts (HSA) Health Plans
- Vendor for Covid Support Services for Regional Centers
- Respite Care Vendor by California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center Provider
- Regional Center of Orange County Provider
- East Los Angeles Regional Center Provider
- North Los Angeles Regional Center Provider
- Service Provider for Senior Care Network / Huntington Hospital – MSSP
- Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center – USC Davis – MSSP
- Approved Vendor for Partners in Care Foundation – MSSP
- Approved Agency for Family Caregiver Resource Center in OC / St. Jude’s Hospital – MSSP
- Member of American Board of Home Care (ABHC)
- National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
- Home Care Association of America (HCAOA)
- Member of American Care Management Association (ACMA)
- Alzheimer’s Association Member
- Provider for Orchid Medical Worker’s Compensation Network
- Member of America’s Choice Provider Network (ACPN)
- Workers Compensation Approved Provider
Further Complications
Elderly individuals that suffer a fall can experience severe complications as a result. Due to the weakening of bones over time, fractures and breaks are always a possibility. These can be costly, painful, and debilitating, and may require extended in-home elder care. The prolonged recovery from a break for an elderly person can also result in a lengthy hospital stay or require the assistance of a home care professional, and can render some individuals incapable of living independently again.
Other complications can form because of a severe fall as well. An injury such as a broken hip can immobilize a person and lead to chronic pain, bed sores, and depression.
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If your loved one suffers a fall, it is imperative that the unseen injuries are treated with as much care as those that are clearly visible. It is only with the support from loved ones that an individual can recover both physically and mentally from a fall. If you or an elderly loved one has suffered a fall and is in need of in-home living assistance, please contact A-1 Home Care Agency at 562-929-8400 or 877-929-8499 so that we can assist in a speedy recovery.