VISITING ANGELS FORT SMITH, AR 479-434-4634
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Elderly Care Services in Fort Smith: Fall Prevention Tips from Our Team

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Many elderly adults have concerns about falling. Even if they have not personally suffered a fall, they likely know someone who has. Falling down not only has physical consequences for seniors, but emotional ones as well. Elderly adults who worry about repeat falls may avoid physical activity, or use furniture to steady themselves when walking, both of which can actually increase the likelihood of falls. Seniors who fall can suffer serious injury such as hip fractures, concussion, and broken bones. Effects of aging such as changes in vision, decreased strength, and limited flexibility can all contribute to a higher fall risk for seniors. Learning what causes falls is one way to protect a loved one. Another is elderly care services from Visiting Angels® Fort Smith AR.

How You Can Help Prevent Falls with Elderly Care Services in Fort Smith

Thankfully, there are things you can do to help elderly loved ones avoid falling down. Familiarize yourself with your loved one's risk factors and take some safety precautions in the home. Visiting Angels Fort Smith provides elderly care services to countless seniors in our community, and we recommend the following:

  • Check the light bulbs in your loved one's hallways and stairwells to be sure they are well lit
  • Install safety devices such as hand held shower heads and raised toilet seats in the bathroom
  • Remove all clutter, such as power cords, and tack down loose rugs in the living areas
  • Encourage your loved one to avoid ill-fitting shoes or slippers and those with slick bottoms
  • Assist your loved one with regular exercise, such as going for walks, to maintain their strength
  • Talk to your loved one's doctor if you notice any unsteadiness or near falls
  • Look at your loved one's medicines to check for side effects such as dizziness or vertigo

How Visiting Angels Fort Smith Helps

If you would feel better knowing your loved one had a professional looking out for their safety, consider elderly care services from Visiting Angels Fort Smith. Our caregivers can help with fall prevention as well as provide assistance for the activities of everyday living. We help keep seniors safe and comfortable at home.

Some services our caregivers can provide include:

  • Walking and transferring aid
  • Toileting & hygiene assistance
  • Fall prevention measures
  • Help bathing or showering
  • Dressing and grooming aid
  • Activity and exercise help
  • Light housekeeping tasks
  • Preparing healthy meals
  • Transportation to doctors

If you would like to do more to help your loved one avoid falls, call Visiting Angels Fort Smith today and ask about our elderly care services.

Serving Fort Smith and the Surrounding River Valley Area

Visiting Angels FORT SMITH, AR
200 N Greenwood Ave #3
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-434-4634
Fax: 479-434-4724

Serving Fort Smith and the Surrounding River Valley Area

Visiting Angels FORT SMITH, AR
200 N Greenwood Ave #3
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-434-4634
Fax: 479-434-4724