In Home Care in Suffolk

You might be surprised to learn that the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injury for adults 65 and older is falling. It’s a frightening statistic but thankfully, it’s also an issue that is mostly preventable. At Visiting Angels^® Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk, we take fall-risk seriously. The goal of all our in home care services is to help seniors remain living in their homes as long and as safely as possible.

We recommend the following steps to get started with your own fall prevention efforts:

1. Have a medical evaluation. Make an appointment with your loved one’s primary care physician and request a thorough medical evaluation for fall risk. 
2. See specialists, as needed. If your loved one’s primary care physician refers them to a specialist for follow up--especially for anything involving vision, hearing, or foot problems, make sure they follow through and go.
3. Keep muscle strength. Suggest, nudge, or plead with your loved one to keep up their muscle strength, in arms and legs especially. Weak muscles lead to falls! Even if they start from a sitting position with resistance bands, keeping muscle strength is important.
4. Consider in home care services from our Suffolk area team. Having a reputable home care provider look after your loved one and help with customized services can prevent many unnecessary injuries.

At Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk, we designed a comprehensive fall prevention program that we’ve integrated into all our in home senior care services. Our primary goal is to help your loved one remain living in their home as long and as safely as possible. On our very first visit, during the initial free consultation, we’ll begin by conducting a thorough fall-risk assessment of your loved one’s living area.

We provide a myriad of customized services that help prevent falls. For example:

• Food and water consumption reminders
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping chores (dusting, dishes, vacuuming, linen changes, laundry, and more)
• Transportation to and from errands, appointments, and/or social events
• Gentle bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance
• Walking assistance
• And much more

Locally Owned & Operated In Home Care For Suffolk

No doubt you’re already familiar with our name, but you may be surprised to learn that we are a locally owned and operated in home care provider. That means our entire focus is on helping seniors and their families in the following nearby locations:

• Suffolk
• Norfolk
• Naval Base
• Portsmouth
• Fleet
• And the surrounding area

Schedule Your Free Consultation & Fall Risk Assessment Today!

If you’d like to learn more about how our in home care services in Suffolk can help keep your loved one living safely at home, please reach out to Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk today and schedule your free consultation and fall-risk assessment!