Fall Prevention for Seniors
At Visiting Angels in Cullman, we believe that every older adult deserves to live life to the fullest. We offer a comprehensive fall prevention program designed to help your senior loved one stay worry-free regarding slips, trips and falls. Our professional home care providers will work with you to develop a custom plan that is unique to your concerns and needs. From home precautions to personalized assistance, we help local seniors in Cullman, Walker, Etowah, Marshall and Blount counties prevent falls.
Why Fall Prevention is Crucial For Seniors
The fear of falls might be regularly on your mind as your older loved ones age. Falls are one of the main causes of senior disability and life-ending injuries, according to the CDC. They also play a major role in the loss of independence in senior years. Falls can have a detrimental impact on someone’s life as they grow older, so the importance of fall prevention cannot be overstated.
But did you know that most falls can be prevented?
How Can Fall Prevention Assistance Help My Senior at Home?
You may not have realized this, but falls are not an inevitable part of aging; they can be avoided and the risk of them occurring can be reduced!
Here are some keys ways in which fall prevention with Visiting Angels Cullman helps seniors achieve this:
- They can maintain their independence. Falls can lead to serious injuries that could result in limited mobility and independence. By reducing the risks of falls, we help seniors maintain their self-sufficiency and continue to enjoy a fulfilling life while at home.
- They will have an enhanced quality of life. Seniors can engage in activities they enjoy and stay socially active, resulting in great mental and emotional health which enables them to make the most of their golden years. If you’re looking for a local place for the seniors in your life to socialize more, try the Cullman Senior Center or the Active Adult Center.
- Unnecessary healthcare costs may be avoided. It is important to take into consideration that falls often result in hospitalizations and costly medical treatments for recovery and transitional care. Fall prevention is not only an investment in your loved one’s personal safety, but it can be financially advantageous too.
- You can both have peace of mind in your senior’s safety. For family members, knowing that your senior loved one is in a safe space is very important. Rest assured, that when they’re with us, they’re with family. Our “Angel” care providers combine compassion with expertise, to ensure your loved one is their top priority while under their care.
Here are more reasons why you should consider Visiting Angels Cullman for safe home care services.
Key Fall Prevention Services in Cullman
In order to prevent falls, we stress the importance of recognizing and understanding the risk factors involved in each unique case. As fall prevention may present a challenge for seniors and their loved ones, at Visiting Angels Cullman, we are committed to educating older adults and their families about the many different ways to reduce the risk of falls.
Home Safety Assessments
After your free, no-obligation consultation, we offer you a home care assessment. We highly recommend doing this assessment so we can evaluate your loved one’s home with their needs and safe-keeping in mind. A home care assessment will include:
- Walking through their home to identify safety hazards and fall risks.
- Discussing ways that their home can be improved for safety.
- A thorough care plan, detailing the services and schedule we recommend for your loved one.
Companion and Personal Care
Whichever services your loved one receives from Visiting Angels, they’ll get attentive and proactive aid. Our caregivers are vigilant about providing services that increase their clients’ safety and decrease their fall risks.
Companion care helps seniors by relieving the burden of household duties, taking away the physical strain and potential for accidental injury. Caregivers will keep your loved one’s home neat and tidy, reducing risks for falls. They can also assist with local errands, like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries at your favorite neighborhood places.
With personal care, seniors who struggle with physical limitations or mobility challenges can count on their local Cullman Angel to assist them with things like safe showering, bathing, and toileting, hygiene care, and mobility assistance.
Questions About Fall Prevention?
It’s never an easy decision to trust the care of a loved one with others. We hope to answer any and all questions you might have about how we can help your loved one. Below are a few of the more popular questions we get on fall prevention and safety. You can also see our FAQ page to find more questions.
What is the purpose of fall prevention services?
Fall prevention services aim to reduce the risk and likelihood of falls and related injuries in seniors by identifying and removing hazards in the home and by providing support and mobility assistance.
How do you assist with mobility?
Our caregivers can provide support with walking, transfers, and using mobility aids like walkers and canes, to ensure safe movements around the home and on nearby errands.
Are your caregivers trained in fall prevention techniques?
Yes, our caregivers receive special training in fall prevention strategies and techniques to keep seniors safe.
What areas do you serve?
We serve various communities in and around Cullman. For specific service areas, visit our Areas We Serve page.
What are my options for covering costs?
We strive to be an affordable solution for everyone. Take a look at our costs page to learn more.
Ready to Learn More? Call for a Consultation
To learn more about our fall prevention program, please contact our office in Cullman. We are happy to schedule a free in-home assessment for your loved one and determine how to maximize their safety at home. Let’s work together to keep the seniors in our local communities safe and steady at home! Call us at 256-734-6600.
Serving Cullman, Etowah, Walker, Marshall & Blount Counties
Visiting Angels CULLMAN, AL
207 4th St SE #ACullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-6600
Fax: 256-734-6616