Fall Prevention for Seniors
Fall prevention services and safety care for senior residents of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and the surrounding areas.
Visiting Angels of Gulf Shores takes pride in our ability to empower local seniors and support their goals of independently aging in place. Our comprehensive fall prevention services help seniors protect against unexpected falls. With the right approach and support, Gulf Shores seniors can continue to live out their golden years safely at home.
Why Fall Prevention is Crucial For Seniors
It’s an unfortunate truth that falls are often a leading cause of injury, hospitalizations, and death. Beyond this stark reality, unexpected falls can also lead to emotional distress that may cause seniors to isolate themselves. Not only does this negatively impact their overall quality of life, but it can also lead to more health concerns, including another fall.
Gulf Shores seniors aren’t alone in their journeys of aging in place. Visiting Angels caregivers offer seniors compassionate care and a helping hand that strengthens their support system. Our care staff make it a personal mission to make a positive difference in the lives of local seniors through dedicated service.
Discover why Visiting Angels puts seniors first and how we tailor our home care services to local seniors to improve their quality of life.
How You Can Reduce Fall Risks At Home
Gulf Shores seniors concerned about falling can reduce their risk by consulting with their primary care physician. Doctors can provide recommendations for physical activity or investigate whether medications are or can become a fall risk. For seniors struggling mentally with the fear of falling, physicians can also direct them to the appropriate resources.
Failing eyesight can also contribute to a senior’s fall risk, so it’s important to regularly meet with your optometrist to discuss any vision changes you may be experiencing. Seniors can also reflect on their behaviors to make appropriate adjustments, such as taking a minute or two to adjust before transferring from one location to another. Sensible footwear can also make a huge difference in supporting proper balance.
Visiting Angels home care services allow seniors to safely age in place with a compassionate and dedicated caregiver at their side.
Comprehensive In-Home Care For Gulf Shores Seniors
Through compassion and dedicated care, we assist Gulf Shores seniors in modifying their behaviors and their surroundings to promote safety. As the first step in fall prevention care, a non-invasive home safety assessment can help us determine what fall risks exist at home and how seniors can reduce those risks to improve their safety. At the same time, Visiting Angels care staff can also assist seniors by matching them with a custom-tailored care plan well-suited to their needs.
Home Safety Assessments
The same four walls seniors call home can actually contain more fall hazards than may first meet the eye. Visiting Angels’ home safety assessments evaluate a senior’s living space to determine what risks exist and how seniors or their family members can make changes to improve the safety factor. Our assessment also includes multiple recommendations for improvements, such as removing trip hazards like rugs or installing handrails in the bathroom.
Personal Care Plans
Building upon the home safety assessment, Visiting Angels care staff also meet with seniors and their loved ones to craft personalized care plans. These plans incorporate concerns from all parties involved and match seniors with the appropriate home care services based on their needs. As seniors age and their needs change, so do their personal care plans.
If you’re interested in how we assist local seniors with fall prevention, give us a call at 251-943-7525.
Questions About Fall Prevention?
Fall prevention services can look different depending on the individual needs involved. Below, you can find answers to the most common fall prevention questions. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for in the following questions, check out our FAQ, or feel free to call us and speak to one of our care staff.
Do Visiting Angels caregivers help with transfers and mobility?
Yes, Visiting Angels of Gulf Shores caregivers can help seniors with transfers and mobility. Indeed, these types of assistance are ingrained in what we do and the comprehensive fall prevention services we offer. You’ll find transfers and mobility support listed as one of the many services in our customized care plans.
How do home safety assessments help with fall prevention?
Seniors and their family members have relied on home safety assessments to help them identify and address any fall risks in their homes. Our non-intrusive assessment helps educate seniors on what circumstances can contribute to a potential fall and recommends various courses of action. Although we can’t help with repairs directly, we’re happy to suggest past solutions that have helped countless other seniors. We will, however, help with other changes like clearing walkways and frequently used spaces and placing items that are used often within easy reach.
How do I know fall prevention is right for me?
Visiting Angels fall prevention services can assist all seniors in protecting their independence as they age in place. Our home safety assessment can reveal what fall risks, if any, exist and how seniors can proactively prevent falls by lightly modifying their homes and their behaviors.
Take the Next Step in Fall Prevention Today
Visiting Angels of Gulf Shores supports local seniors through compassionate caregiving services. Contact us if you’re ready to take the next steps in crafting a customized fall prevention plan and scheduling a home safety assessment. Our caregivers welcome the chance to meet you and discuss your fall prevention needs. Call us at 251-943-7525 to speak to one of our staff about fall prevention.
Fall Prevention Video:
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Fall Prevention & Safety Program Available For:
Gulf Shores, AL; Orange Beach, AL; Elberta, AL; Magnolia Springs, AL; Barnwell, AL
Serving the Alabama Gulf Coast including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
Visiting Angels GULF SHORES, AL
1313 South Commercial Dr #101AFoley, AL 36535
Phone: 251-943-7525