San Gabriel Valley In-Home Care to Prevent Fall Risks for Your Loved Ones
The Importance
Accidental falls for seniors can be painful, costly, and even fatal. What seems like nice decor for the living room could actually be hazardous to those we love most. It is crucial that the environment for an elderly person is designed to optimize mobility and reduce fall risks. Below are a few hints to help get you and your in-home care provider started.
De-clutter
As much as possible, get rid of items that block the shortest path from point A to point B. Books, throw rugs, and unused furniture can be dangerous obstacles. Unnecessary steps increase the chances of missteps, and, ultimately, a fall. If an item is not needed, move it, or get rid of it altogether.
Footwear Matters
Avoid high heels, athletic shoes, bare feet, and socks. These all contribute to the chances of slippage and serious damage. Get your loved one fitted for shoes with firm soles that cover and fit their feet properly. Plus, more comfortable footwear can help day-to-day movement that much better!
Choose A-1 Home Care Agency
- All Activities of Daily Living:
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Bathing, Dressing and Grooming
- Incontinence Care / Toiletry Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Mobility Assistance
- Range of Motion
- Lifting / Transferring
- Companionship
- Errand Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Advanced / Care for Medical Conditions
- Dementia and Memory Care
- Safety Supervision and Fall Prevention
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- After Surgery / Post-Acute Care
- After Stroke Recovery
- Parkinson’s Disease
- COPD and Respiratory Ailments
- Home Care for Covid Positive Clients
- Cancer Caregiver Support
- Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care
- Care for Dialysis Clients
- Arthritis / Pain Management
Lighting the Way
Proper lighting is an easy way to prevent falls. If a senior can’t see an item in their way, it is a lot easier for them to trip over it. Replace blown light bulbs, and provide adequate lighting for dim areas along all used pathways. Lighting is easily achievable, currently there are lighting fixtures that do not require wiring, and run on batteries alone. These lighting fixtures come in an array of styles and have features such as motion sensors, and auto on-off settings!
Medication
As we age, medication is used to keep our bodies functioning at their best. Many of these medicines have side effects that include dizziness, nausea, and drowsiness. Sometimes a simple change of dosage time may be enough to ensure that these side effects are reduced as much as possible. Always consult a physician before making any changes in medicine and dosage times, and alert your in home senior care provider of the changes immediately to avoid any confusion.
Exercise
Get active, and stay active! Exercise improves balance, strengthens muscles, and can reduce joint stiffness. Whether it is a stroll around the neighborhood with a home care provider, chair yoga at the senior center, or a game of tennis on a gaming console, exercise plays a huge role in reducing the risks of a fall.
Fall prevention should be of the utmost priority for any individual charged with the responsibility of caring for an elderly person. Our trained caregivers at A-1 Home Care Agency are educated on the importance of securing living quarters and reducing fall risks for our clients. We are on the constant look out for ways to improve our clients’ satisfaction, and their overall quality of life.
Los Angeles County:
15111 Whittier Blvd. Suite 360, Whittier CA 90603
562-929-8400
Orange County:
2400 West Coast Highway Suite 5, Newport Beach CA 92663
949-650-3800
San Gabriel Valley:
680 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 180, Pasadena CA 91101
877-929-8499