Fall Prevention for Seniors
Fall prevention and safety care for Eagle County towns such as Gypsum, Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards, Avon, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and surrounding areas.
Do you ever worry about your senior loved one falling and getting hurt? Have they recently experienced a fall? If so, you’re in the right place, and we’re here to be a central part of your loved one’s care team to reduce the risk of falls and maximize their safety at home.
Visiting Angels of Eagle is a non-medical home care agency. With our reliable homecare professionals by their side, seniors across the mountain region can enjoy their golden years safely, while also experiencing everything this beautiful area has to offer.
How Our In-Home Fall Prevention Services Help Seniors
As a caregiving agency, we provide local seniors with in-home care services in their own homes. We offer a variety of in-home care services and fall prevention is integrated into all of them, as it plays such an important role in successfully aging at home. Fall prevention involves identifying and remedying fall hazards, something that as we age and our senses become less sharp, is vitally needed to avoid missteps.
Feel Safe at Home with Trained Caregivers
Specific ways that our caregivers provide fall prevention services depends on the type of home care your loved one receives.
- Companion care services keep seniors’ homes neat and organized, which reduces the risks of falls and trips. Older adults also risk accidentally injuring themselves trying to take on home upkeep, which as we know turns into a lot of work day in and day out. A companion caregiver will happily take on this role with respect and compassion and can help with things like light housekeeping, laundry, meal prepping and planning, and errand running, all while providing joyful companionship.
- Personal care services are for seniors who need mobility assistance with physical activities of daily living like morning routines, safely showering, toileting, and grooming, and moving in and outside of the house. Clients who receive our personal care services would most likely be unable to live at home without that added support.
Receive a Home Safety Assessment
We also offer home safety assessments, after your free, no-obligation consultation. This assessment helps us get a 360 degree view of your loved one’s life so that we can develop the perfect custom care plan to match their situation with their needs. During this assessment, we will:
- Perform a thorough walkthrough of your loved one’s home to identify potential safety hazards and fall risks.
- Discuss our findings with you and make recommendations for improving the home’s, and your loved one’s, safety.
Read more about our process for crafting your home care services plan.
Use Our Free Fall Prevention Resource Guide
The free Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource Guide is a valuable tool created for Visiting Angels that helps seniors, their families, and caregivers identify risk factors for falls and learn what steps to take if a fall does happen.
The Safe and Steady Guide includes a checklist of easy home modifications you can make to reduce your loved one's risk of falling at home. It also contains a second checklist for determining your home’s safety.
Explore the Resource Guide to make proactive changes for your senior loved one’s safety.
Why is Fall Prevention Important for Eagle Seniors?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25% of seniors experience falls annually. Unfortunately, not even half of the people who fall will let their care team know. This makes it a leading cause of injury, hospitalizations, and sometimes even death. However, slips, trips, and falls can result in more than just physical injuries. They can also have a drastic negative affect on your loved ones confidence, causing emotional and social stress which can affect their overall quality of life.
Stop the Fear of Falling - Get Outdoors in The Vail Community!
Don’t let the fear of experiencing a fall stand in your senior loved one’s way of enjoying our beautiful home here in the Eagle area! With the abundance of indoor and outdoor activities in the area, there’s always something local going on to keep seniors social and active. With the assistance of an “Angel” caregiver, our clients are able to continue enjoying life on their own terms, without the fear of falling holding them back.
Additional Fall Prevention Questions
When it comes to the safety of your senior loved one, knowledge is power. We at Visiting Angels Eagle are committed to providing you and your loved ones with the necessary tools to ensure safety in order to maintain independence.
Can you help with transfers and mobility?
While Visiting Angels is not a transportation service, our caregivers will absolutely help seniors in their care with safe transfers and mobility assistance. This includes aid with moving around the house, getting into and out of the bed, shower, etc. and walking with the use of a mobility aid like a walker or cane.
What does a home safety assessment involve?
A home safety assessment involves a thorough evaluation of the home to identify potential hazards that could lead to falls, trips, or slips, such as loose rugs, poor lighting, and cluttered pathways.
Do caregivers have training in fall prevention?
Yes, our caregivers receive specialized training in strategies to prevent falls and techniques to keep seniors safe.
What areas do you serve?
Visiting Angels of Eagle helps older adults age safely in their homes in Eagle County towns of Gypsum, Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards, Avon, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and the surrounding areas.
Find more questions and answers on our FAQ page.
Get Started with Fall Prevention Services in Eagle Now
Let’s work together to ensure that your loved one has a safe and little-to-no-risk living situation at home so that they can enjoy their senior years in peace instead of anxious over the fear of falling. With a Visiting Angels Eagle caregiver by their side, you can both rest easy knowing your senior is in good hands - and on steady feet.
Contact us online to learn more about our fall prevention services and speak to one of our care coordinators to schedule a free in-home consultation. You can also call us at (970) 328-5526.
Serving Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, Vail, Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Edwards, Avon, Frisco, Keystone, Breckenridge and Summit, CO
Visiting Angels EAGLE, CO
124 Capitol StreetEagle, CO 81631
Phone: (970) 328-5526