How Elder Care in Longview Helps with Fall Prevention

There are numerous reasons why seniors face an increased risk for dangerous falls. Unfortunately, seniors also have a harder time recovering from injuries resulting from falls, making fall prevention especially important for older adults. At Visiting Angels^® Longview, our elder care program assists seniors with a wide range of day-to-day tasks, helping to prevent dangerous falls in the process. Our compassionate caregivers provide specialized care to seniors in Longview, Gladewater, Overton, Kilgore, Tyler, Gilmer, Marshall, Henderson, Carthage, and the surrounding communities.

Elder Care for Seniors with a High Fall Risk

Changes in seniors’ senses and physical capabilities can make them more likely to fall as they age. Dizziness is one of the many factors that can lead to a dangerous fall. Dizziness can result from hearing loss, which occurs frequently among senior adults. Certain medications can also have side-effects that include dizziness, drowsiness, and other issues that can negatively influence a person’s physical capabilities. Elder care can address these problems.

An increased fall risk can also arise from the inability to properly see or navigate obstacles. Older individuals with weakened vision or who aren’t wearing the appropriate prescription may fail to see objects in front of them, causing them to trip and fall. And since a person’s strength and flexibility become limited with age, seniors are less likely to catch themselves during a fall. This is especially true of those who have already experienced a fall or related injury.

Our Elder Care Services for Fall Prevention

At Visiting Angels Longview, our elder care program provides seniors with the support, assistance, and monitoring that they need. Our elder care companions help reduce the risk of falls by providing the following services:

• Light housekeeping to reduce dangerous clutter
• Monitoring of clients’ well-being and noticeable changes
• Support with walking and mobility issues
• Help with bathing and toileting
• Assistance with accessing hard-to-reach objects

As your loved one’s elder care provider, Visiting Angels Longview can also offer suggestions to make your loved one’s living area a safer environment. For example, our caregivers can point out areas where better lighting would be beneficial or recommend the removal of everyday objects that could pose a fall hazard, such as loose throw rugs.

Do you have a loved one living in Longview, Gladewater, Overton, Kilgore, Tyler, Gilmer, Marshall, Henderson, Carthage, or the surrounding communities who could benefit from our elder care services? Call Visiting Angels Longview today to schedule a free in-person care consultation in the Longview area.