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How Elder Care in Bountiful Helps With Fall Prevention

For a variety of reasons, older adults have a higher risk of falling than younger individuals. Falls can lead to injuries that never heal quite right or cause other health risks. At Visiting Angels® Davis-Weber, our elder care services for seniors in the Bountiful area provide support with a wide variety of daily activities, helping seniors avoid dangerous falls in the process. Our elder care services support seniors in Bountiful, Layton, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, Centerville, and the surrounding communities.

provider of elder care in Bountiful sitting with elderly man

A number of factors make people more vulnerable to falls as they age, including changes in their physical senses and abilities. Dizziness is just one of those factors. Elderly adults tend to be on more than one medication, increasing the likelihood that they will suffer side-effects including sudden drowsiness, dizziness, and issues with balance. Dizziness can also be a symptom of hearing loss, a common complaint among seniors.

Failure to see or navigate obstacles can also lead to an increased fall risk. Seniors who are losing their vision, who wear the wrong prescription, or whose glasses are smudged or dirty are less likely to see objects in their path, increasing the risk of a fall. Finally, the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age can negatively influence older adults’ ability to catch themselves before a fall. Those who have previously suffered a fall or injury are even more likely to have a repeat experience.

How Elder Care Services Help with Fall Prevention

Our elder care services in Bountiful offer seniors day-to-day support and assistance in order to help them live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Here are a just a few of the elder care services caregivers from our Bountiful can provide in order to reduce the risk of falls:

  • Help accessing out-of-reach items
  • Walking and mobility assistance
  • Dignified bathing assistance
  • Monitoring changes in well-being
  • Light housekeeping tasks to prevent clutter

Your loved one’s caregiver may also suggest methods to make their Bountiful home a less risky environment for falls, such as adding nightlights in the hallway and bathroom and avoiding long or baggy clothing that is easy to trip on.

Could your loved one in Bountiful, Layton, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, Centerville, or the surrounding communities benefit from assistance with fall prevention? Call Visiting Angels Davis-Weber today to learn more about our elder care services in the Bountiful area.

Serving Davis, Weber, and Morgan Counties

Visiting Angels LAYTON, UT
1649 Antelope Dr #370
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-820-5874

184 E 500S
Bountiful UT 84010
Phone: 801-820-5874

Serving Davis, Weber, and Morgan Counties

Visiting Angels LAYTON, UT
1649 Antelope Dr #370
Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-820-5874

184 E 500S
Bountiful UT 84010
Phone: 801-820-5874