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Elderly Care Services in Rockford: Fall Prevention Tips from Our Team

provider of elderly care services in Rockford with elderly patient

Fall prevention is an important part of our elderly care services at Visiting Angels® Rockford because a single slip can have a big impact on a senior's ability to care for themselves. Seniors may be more at risk for a fall due to common problems like difficulty walking or weakening eyesight, and the consequences can include fractures, concussions, and other significant injuries. For this reason, we're proud to provide important tips to reduce fall risk.

If you have an aging relative living at home, there are a few steps you can take now to help protect them against falling and help them maintain their current health level. These steps include the following:

  • Find easy and enjoyable ways for them to stay active - Staying physically active is important at any age, and for seniors it can also help reduce the risk of a fall or minimize the damage done by a potential slip. Talk to your loved one about activities that improve strength, endurance, and flexibility, such as yoga, swimming, or going for a regular stroll. 
  • Address fall risks in their home - Bathrooms and staircases can pose a particular risk for seniors, so invest in solid railings and grab bars, and mark the edges of the stairs with reflective tape for visibility. Look out for things that could obstruct their path, like unnecessary clutter, and consider making nightlights and flashlights available for darker spaces.
  • Talk to their medical team about particular risks - Difficulty with walking and balance or weakening vision can increase the possibility of falling, so talk to your loved one's doctor about these issues and any other health concerns that could contribute to fall risk.

How Our Elderly Care Services at Visiting Angels Rockford Can Help

As well as providing information about fall prevention methods, our care professionals at Visiting Angels Rockford can assist your loved one with tasks that they may be anxious about. Our elderly care services include walking assistance, bathing and grooming support, meal preparation, and basic housekeeping and other chores.

We provide home care throughout the Rockford area, including Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Cherry Valley, Rockton, Loves Park, Pecatonica, Freeport, Winnebago, Roscoe, Machesney Park, and Durand. To learn more about our elderly care services, contact Visiting Angels Rockford to schedule a free in-home consultation with our team.

Serving Rockford, Winnebago, and Boone Counties

Visiting Angels ROCKFORD, IL
3600 E. State St #303
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-977-3452

Serving Rockford, Winnebago, and Boone Counties

Visiting Angels ROCKFORD, IL
3600 E. State St #303
Rockford, IL 61108
Phone: 815-977-3452