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Safety Tips: How to Reduce the Risk of Falls at Home

By fall-proofing your aging parent or adult’s home, you can help them age in place safely while allowing them to retain their independence

Falls can change your loved one’s quality of life and lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. Because one in three seniors falls every year, non-medical home care providers recommend you fall-proof your loved one’s home and prevent catastrophic events. Here are several ways you can ensure your parent’s safety.

Remove Tripping Hazards

If your loved one shuffles their feet when they walk, you need to secure all carpets to the floor, consider covering hardwood with anchored carpet, and remove high-pile carpets and throw rugs from their home. Non-slip rug pad and rug anchors can prevent trips.

Ensure There Is Plenty of Space to Move Around

If your loved one has a lot of furniture in their home that is only for decoration, consider removing it. End tables and other items can prevent your parent from moving around the house safely, so make sure they have plenty of space to move around.

Make Sure Often Used Items Are Accessible

Spend time with your loved one and see which items they use on a daily basis. Things like clothing, food, power outlets, keys, and dishes should be placed somewhere they can easily reach them. If your loved one needs to climb on a stool to get them, move them so they are accessible.

Ensure Their Home Is Properly Lit

Every room in your loved one’s home should have adequate lighting, especially in hallways with stairs. Non-medical home care agencies recommend putting nightlights in the bathroom, kitchen, and hallways so that your loved one doesn’t trip when they get up at night.

Install Railings and Grab Bars

Most seniors fall when going up and down the stairs. Stairway accidents are so common that they are the second-leading cause of accidental injury. Therefore, ensure stairs in your loved one’s home have at least two railings. Non-medical home care providers also recommend installing grab bars in the bathtub, shower, and toilets.

Ensure Your Loved One’s Safety When You Are Not Around

If you are scared that your parent won’t be able to reach someone in case of an emergency, consider a help button. There are numerous brands to choose from, so pick the one that suits your needs. You can also consider non-medical home care services. Professional caregivers can fall-proof your parent’s home and assist them with numerous daily activities. Visiting Angels of Jenkintown, PA are experienced in recognizing the pitfalls in your senior’s home so our caregivers can ensure your loved one’s safety.

To learn more about the live-in and 24-hour senior care services available in Jenkintown, Abington, Ambler, Huntingdon Valley, Lafayette Hill, Horsham, Lower Gwynedd, and throughout Eastern Montgomery County, PA, call Visiting Angels Jenkintown today at (215) 938-7201.

Serving Jenkintown, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Glenside, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels JENKINTOWN, PA
1250 Greenwood Ave #1A
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-938-7201
215-938-7202
Fax: 215-887-7204

Serving Jenkintown, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Glenside, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels JENKINTOWN, PA
1250 Greenwood Ave #1A
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: 215-938-7201
215-938-7202
Fax: 215-887-7204