In Home Care in East and South San Diego County

It’s no secret that as we age, we lose balance, strength, and often, bone density. Combined with side effects from medications we may have to take, our risk of falling increases. If you are concerned about the risk of someone you love falling, you may begin to worry that they can no longer live at home. The good news is that not only are most senior falls preventable, but when you engage the help of a trusted, in home care provider in East and South San Diego County, like Visiting Angels^® El Cajon, you’ve taken a major step toward helping them remain safely in their own home.

If you’re serious about fall prevention, we recommend getting started with the following steps:

1. Visit your loved one’s doctor and request a thorough, medical fall-risk evaluation. Ask about vision, muscle strength, bone density, balance, and any medications--even OTC--that might affect their risk of falling.
2. Keep them moving! Muscles that fall into disuse can’t help you when you need them. Encourage your loved one, and even nudge if you have to make some time for exercises. Purchase an inexpensive set of resistance bands and have them start small--even from a sitting position. 
3. Call us! Let us show you how our in home care services in East and South San Diego County can help keep your loved one living safer at home.

To demonstrate just how serious we are about fall safety, we designed our Safe and Steady fall prevention program as an integrated benefit to all our in home care clients. Beginning with our initial, free consultation in your loved one’s home, we conduct a complimentary and thorough fall-risk assessment of their environment and help identify any potential hazards.

By helping your loved one with everyday tasks and keeping track of important reminders like medication and meals, our caretakers provide more than just upbeat companionship. They are another set of eyes, ears, and hands to help keep them safe.

Did you know that sadly, many seniors begin curtailing food and water intake in order to avoid making additional trips to the bathroom, out of the fear of falling? Our caretakers are trained to look for these signs and help remedy the situation in a loving way. Consider all the tasks and activities that our in home care services in East and South San Diego County can help with to keep your loved one safe:

• Meal preparation
• Household chores (vacuuming, dusting, linen changes, and more)
• Moving small items up or down stairs
• Neighborhood walks
• Transportation and accompaniment to appointments, on errands, or to social activities
• Gentle and dignified bathing, grooming, and dressing help
• Medication reminders
• Food and water intake reminders
• And much more

Locally Owned & Operated In Home Care Services For East and South San Diego County

No doubt you are familiar with our name, but you may not have known Visiting Angels El Cajon is a locally owned and operated, in home care services provider. Our mission is focused on serving clients in the following local areas:

• East and South San Diego County
• El Cajon
• Alpine
• Lakeside
• and surrounding neighborhoods

Schedule Your Free Consultation & Fall-Risk Assessment Today

If you’re interested in learning more about how our in home care services in East and South San Diego County can help your loved one remain living safely at home, reach out to Visiting Angels El Cajon today and schedule a free consultation and fall-risk assessment. We’re ready to help you have the peace of mind that comes with safety.