Serving Orange, Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Villa Park and Surrounding Communities
Visiting Angels ORANGE, CA
1421 N. Wanda Rd #130Orange, CA 92867
Phone: 855-86-ANGEL
855-862-6435
304700367
Fall Prevention in Orange County, CA
Visiting Angels® offers a Fall Prevention Program & Services for Seniors in Orange, CA
Preventing falls among seniors is crucial for maintaining their safety and well-being. As the top cause of serious injuries for seniors, falls can cause life-altering issues or hospitalizations that rob them of their precious independence at home.
Falls are a leading cause of injury in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), three million emergency department visits were for older adult falls. They also note that falls are the leading cause of death for people over 65, whether from the injuries themselves or complications like broken bones.
A trusted in-home care provider like Visiting Angels® Orange can help significantly reduce the risk of falls for your aging loved one at home. We will make sure you and your family know how to get rid of tripping hazards so there’s less fear of falling.
We developed a Safe and Steady® Fall Prevention Program to reduce slips, trips, and falls among older Americans. Our caregivers receive specialized training to develop fall avoidance strategies for each senior's individual needs and home environment. By fostering safe mobility and creating a secure living space, we give seniors confidence to maintain their independence and enjoy a high quality of life.
Why Is Fall Prevention Important for Seniors?
Keeping older people from falling is very important for their safety and happiness. Falls can hurt them, but also make them afraid to move around, which limits what they can do on their own.
Older people tend fall more often because:
- They aren't as strong
- Their balance isn't as good
- It's harder for them to move around
- They can't see as well
- They can't hear as well
- Their joints hurt or don't bend easily
- They might get confused
- They take many medicines
When older people fall, they’re more likely to have a serious injury. They often break their hip, which is very dangerous. It can take up to a year to get better, and they might need special transitional care at home. Many older people never fully recover from a broken hip, and they might not be able to live on their own anymore.
You can help prevent your older family members from falling by making their home safer and watching for health changes. You can check how likely your parent is to fall by using the CDC's Timed Up and Go test.
Signs Your Loved One May Be at Risk of Falling
Your loved one may be at risk of falling if you notice things like unexplained bruises or injuries, trouble standing up from sitting, using furniture or walls for support, or changes in how they walk.
These signs could mean they are having problems with strength, balance, or side effects from medication that are affecting their stability. It's important to watch for these signs and consider a fall risk screening. This can help you take preventive measures to keep your loved one safe at home.
The Risk of Falls During Transfer
We often spot fall dangers in places where it's clear someone might struggle with strength or balance. But many falls happen during simple, everyday movements we don't worry about.
These falls happen when people:
- Stand up from a chair
- Get out of bed
- Move from one room to another
- Step into or out of the shower
- Get on or off the toilet
These are called "transfer" falls. They happen when a person moves from one position or place to another. These kinds of falls actually cause the most injuries.
It's important to be careful during these everyday movements, even though they seem simple. Having grab bars, sturdy furniture, and good lighting can help make these transfers safer.
How to Reduce the Risk of Falls at Home
Most dangerous falls happen in or around the home. Visiting Angels® can help you identify risk factors, such as:
- Getting a new mobility device
- Lack of grab bars or handrails in the bathroom
- Loose rugs or flooring
- Obstacles in pathways
- Recent illness or medication changes
We’ll provide a home safety guide and checklist with easy modifications to help prevent falls at home. Education topics include:
- Ways to reduce fall risk at home
- Environmental risk factors that increase fall risk
- Lifestyle changes to improve your loved one’s balance
- Physical, social, and emotional health impacts of falls on older adults
Exercises to Improve Strength and Balance
Preventing falls is about more than just good balance. Older people can stay safer by being active in different ways.
Walking, tai chi, and yoga are good exercises that help improve balance and make the body more flexible. These activities make it easier to move around without falling.
Using stretchy bands or small weights can help build stronger muscles. Stronger muscles help older people stay steady on their feet.
Regular exercise makes the whole body stronger and more stable, which means fewer falls!
Our professional caregivers can help you get started with these exercises safely and make sure they are appropriate for your loved one's fitness level.
Get Started With Fall Prevention from Visiting Angels® Orange
We serve the greater Orange, California area, including Anaheim, Brea, El Modena, Fullerton, Orange, Orange Park Acres, Placentia, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, Anaheim Hills, and nearby areas.
Please call us at 855-86-ANGEL or fill out our contact form to learn more about our fall prevention program for your loved one. We offer a no-cost in-home consultation and care assessment to discuss the care options. We are here to support you and your family with taking care of your loved one at home.
Free Safe & Steady ® Fall Prevention Resource Guide
Fall prevention for older adults in the Orange, CA and surrounding areas is possible with focused, immediate action. You can start taking steps to protect your loved ones with our evidence-based fall prevention program and comprehensive toolkit.
Download our Safe & Steady® Fall Prevention Resource Guide for free.
Still have questions? Reach out to us today!
Serving Orange, Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Placentia, Villa Park and Surrounding Communities
Visiting Angels ORANGE, CA
1421 N. Wanda Rd #130Orange, CA 92867
Phone: 855-86-ANGEL
855-862-6435
304700367