Fall Prevention for Seniors
Falls could lead to serious, and even life-threatening injuries, affecting a person’s mental and emotional health, as well as their independence. Older adults, in particular, are more prone to falls due to age-related changes in combination with environmental hazards.
The good news is that most falls are preventable, and falling is not an inevitable part of aging. At Visiting Angels of Chelmsford, we are committed to your senior loved one’s safety and well-being. Our fall prevention services can ensure that the chances of slips, trips, and falls are significantly reduced.
Who are we? Get to know more about your local Visiting Angels of Chelmsford home care agency.
How We Help Chelmsford-Area Seniors Prevent Falls
Visiting Angels is a leading in-home care provider that employs local caregivers to assist seniors at home with non-medical care so they can age in place safely, yet independently. Your local office in Chelmsford is available to you and your neighbors in surrounding towns for all sorts of in-home care services. Fall prevention is a part of every service we offer.
How we tackle fall prevention may vary depending on the type of care you or your loved one needs. Our compassionate caregivers can assist with preventing physical fall risks by lightly cleaning and tidying up the home to avoid tripping hazards. If you have an elderly loved one with mobility challenges, their caregiver can help with daily activities like dressing, toileting, bathing, and getting around their home.
Read more in-depth about our home care services, including which ones might be entailed in your loved one’s plan and how it can benefit everyone involved.
Home Safety Assessment
As part of our fall prevention services, we offer a complimentary home safety assessment. During this visit, a care professional will travel to your senior loved one’s home in the Chelmsford area to evaluate for potential fall risks. From there, they’ll make safety suggestions that can be made in and around the home to promote the safest space possible.
Our Resource for Reducing Fall Risk at Home
Caregivers with Visiting Angels in Chelmsford are a great line of defense against fall risks at home. But there are steps you can do on your own to learn about and reduce fall risks. The Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource Guide is a free resource from Visiting Angels to the residents of Chelmsford and beyond to provide insights into the risks that contribute to falls and actionable steps to mitigate them. It includes things like the impact of a fall on a senior’s health, lifestyle and environmental risks that may lead to falls, and checklists of simple modifications that can be made to make a senior’s life and home safer. This guide is a great tool for families to ensure their senior loved one’s homes are equipped to allow them to age in place safely.
Download Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource Guide
FAQ About Fall Prevention Services
At Visiting Angels Chelmsford, we know that selecting a home care agency for your senior loved one takes a lot of thought and consideration. We want you to feel well-informed about how we can help support your senior loved one. Here are several of the most frequently asked questions we receive about fall prevention.
How do you assist with mobility?
Your loved one’s care professional can support them with the use of mobility aids, like canes and walkers and help with transfers to ensure stability around the home and on errands.
What should I do if my loved one has already experienced a fall?
In this instance, once you’ve already addressed any immediate medical needs, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation and home safety assessment.
Are your caregivers trained in fall prevention techniques?
Yes, caregivers receive extensive training in fall prevention strategies to help them meet a wide variety of senior mobility levels.
What are my options for covering the cost of home services?
Our goal is to make home care services as affordable and accessible as possible for families. Please take a look at our costs page for further information.
Are you looking for more information, but not quite ready to call us? Here’s our full FAQ page.
Local Chelmsford Resources Related to Fall Prevention
To stay healthy, it’s essential for seniors to have regular check ups with their physician. Their doctor will be able to recognize any potential health concerns, like poor eyesight or muscle weakness, that could lead to a fall. Seniors, family caretakers, and professional caregivers should all know where to go if a medical event occurs.
Chelmsford Area Medical Facilities
The Chelmsford area has many options for both emergency and non-emergency care, including:
- Lowell General Hospital
- Atrius Health Chelmsford
- Tewksbury Hospital
- Nashoba Valley Medical Center
- AFC Urgent Care Chelmsford
- Circle Health Urgent Care Billerica
- MedExpress Urgent Care Chelmsford
- CareWell Urgent Care Tewksbury
Area Community Services for Seniors
Your senior family member’s caregiver can easily transport and accompany them on outings in the Chelmsford community. Here are several local services that support seniors and provide recreational opportunities.
- Chelmsford Senior Center and Chelmsford Council on Aging: The Chelmsford Council on Aging provides resources and support systems for seniors in the Chelmsford area, including the Senior Center. The senior center features activities and services for adults 60 plus, including Bingo, chess, blood pressure screenings, support groups, and more.
- AgeSpan: AgeSpan is an area non-profit agency on aging that offers assistance for both older adults and caregivers in the North Shore.
Visiting Angels Chelmsford is a family-owned business, helping older adults in the Chelmsford area since 2009. You can meet our team here.
Learn More About How In-Home Caregivers Can Help
Visiting Angels of Chelmsford is ready to help bring peace of mind to your family. Schedule your free consultation with our team to learn more and get a personalized care plan that prioritizes their safety and security.
Fill out our contact form online or if you prefer to reach us by phone, call 978-244-0200 today.
Fall Prevention & Safety Program Available For:
Billerica, MA; Burlington, MA; Chelmsford, MA; Dracut, MA; Tewksbury, MA; Lowell, MA; Wilmington, MA; Winchester, MA; and Woburn, MA.
Serving Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lowell, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn, and Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels CHELMSFORD, MA
111 Chelmsford StChelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-244-0200
Fax: 978-244-0202