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Preventing Falls Elderly:
Know How to Help Your Senior Remain Safe At Home

As seniors age, they begin to lose sense of physical well-being. We can help by learning how preventing falls for elderly will keep them safe and injury-free in their homes. As we age, there are many factors that contribute to falls including increased impaired vision, decreased strength and bone density, use of more medications, and general obstruction with everyday objects. It’s helpful when someone you can depend on is present to make sure that obstacles like those mentioned above are removed from your loved ones daily routines. Senior Helpers offers a variety of services that focus on preventing falls. Elderly clients already depend on Senior Helpers. So can you.

Ask how a Senior Helpers caregiver can assist
with preventing falls for elderly.

Follow us as we guide you through helpful tips for preventing falls.

Include physical exercise as part of the daily routine.

Studies show that improved muscle strength and flexibility improve stability and bone density. Increase daily activity with routines that include reaching and bending. Additionally, contribute to preventing falls by showing your elderly relative how to fall and recover from a fall properly. Also, make sure your loved one has shoes that fit with a low heel and rubber sole.

Inventory their Living Space & Make Subtle Changes

  • Secure rugs and carpet edges with non-skid tape
  • Install safety bars in and around toilets and showers/bathtubs
  • Re-arrange frequently used kitchen items on lower, easy-to-reach shelves
  • Tuck electrical cords away
  • Adjust furniture so it is easy to navigate around, or remove if necessary

Schedule Regular Vision Checks & Inventory Medications

When preventing falls among elderly, make sure to check their eye health and make necessary updates around the home, like colorizing handrails and highlighting changes in levels (like steps) with bright non-skid tape. Additionally, know what the side-effects are of medications to find out whether they could cause dizziness.

View our services task list to learn more about how our daily services can help the elderly live safe and independently in their own home. Preventing falls is just the beginning of our extensive elderly in-home care. Contact a caregiver today!