Much of our planning for our post-retirement years involves lifestyle—managing health conditions, proximity to family, or saving enough for our golden years. But for many seniors, these best-laid plans are overturned by a slip, trip, or fall. These everyday household accidents can have significant health and life impacts, especially for seniors. Preventing falls can be as simple as a few in-home adjustments, and our home care services can help you and your family figure out what will keep your loved one safe at home for longer.

To learn more about our home care services, call us at 609-545-8258.

Visiting Angels’ Home Care Services Include Fall Prevention in Elmer, Marmora, Cape May, NJ, and The Surrounding Areas

Slips, trips, and falls are simple accidents with complex repercussions. According to the National Council on Aging, falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries yearly, including 27,000 deaths. These accidents can result in breaks, sprains, strains, concussions, and injuries that can linger and cause chronic pain.

At Visiting Angels of Cape May, our home care services aim to help your loved one stay safe, healthy, and comfortable at home for longer—and that means finding ways to keep your loved one’s home safe and accessible to them. A caregiver from Visiting Angels of Cape May can help you identify hazards or potential danger spots around the house.

Common in-home hazards include:

• Flooring.
• Whether it is the change in flooring from carpet to tile or a loose rug edge on top of a tile floor, plenty of spaces in your loved one’s home can be a tripping hazard. Seniors are more likely to shuffle their feet or use a mobility assistance device, which can turn these household spots into a danger zone.
• Lack of stability support.
• Grab bars should be installed in bathrooms and anywhere else your loved one might need to sit, lay, or stand-alone. Walk through your loved one’s home with them and ensure they can get on and off the toilet, in and out of bed, etc.
• Low lighting.
• Adequate lighting is important, mainly because our vision changes as we age. Make sure that hallways, stairwells, closets, and bathrooms are well-lit so that your loved one can navigate the space safely and easily identify what they need.

Seniors are at a greater risk for these in-home accidents because of the aging process and its impact on their health. New health conditions, medications, or lifestyle changes can also impact your loved one’s ability to stay home safely. Home care services can help seniors maintain the same medication regimen daily, reducing side effects that might cause changes in vision, blood pressure, fatigue, and other health conditions contributing to falls.

Concerned for Your Aging Loved One?

If you are concerned about the long-term health of an elderly loved one, home care services from Visiting Angels of Cape May can help. Our senior care agency is ready to assist you in caring for your loved one.

Contact our home care agency today to learn more about our customizable senior care plans!