Fall Prevention for Seniors

Seniors aging in place may not realize that fall risks can exist in their homes. Unfortunately, the consequences of leaving these risk factors in place can result in severe injury, hospital admission, and a reduced quality of life. That’s not to mention the emotional and mental toll that one or more falls can take on our older loved ones.

Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado strives to educate and assist seniors in recognizing not only how their environment may contribute to falls, but also how to remove or resolve these conditions to ensure their safety and overall well-being. Through our fall prevention program, our experienced caregivers use their knowledge and skills to ensure aging residents remain safe in their homes.

The results—peace of mind for seniors and their family members—often speak for themselves.

How Fall Prevention Services Enrich Seniors’ Lives

Fall prevention remains at the core of every senior care service we offer, whether personal care, companion care, or specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related conditions. Our caregivers assist seniors in many activities of daily living to ensure the fatigue from these tasks doesn’t contribute to a fall. We also provide family members and loved ones with peace of mind that their aging loved one receives compassionate support.

Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado also offers seniors and their loved ones a complimentary Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource Guide. Inside, you’ll find a Home Safety Checklist and guidance on what you can do if you experience a fall. Designed to raise awareness about fall risks and related prevention, this resource can help older adults in Alamosa, Durango, Cortez, and the San Luis Valley take the first steps toward a safer home environment.

Fall Prevention Services: FAQs

Conceptualizing fall prevention can be challenging until you see it in action during a visit from one of our dedicated care staff members or caregivers. Learn more about what fall prevention means here at Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado, or visit our FAQ page for more information. When you’re ready to begin care, we’re happy to guide you through the process.

How do I know if fall prevention is right for me or my senior loved one?

Seniors from all walks of life can greatly benefit from fall prevention services, either by identifying and addressing key risk factors in the home or validating that their living environment supports safe aging in place.

When should seniors begin fall prevention services?

Fall prevention services can help keep seniors safe at any stage of life. It’s often best to explore ways to prevent falls before they occur, but our services can also be helpful afterward.

How do Visiting Angels caregivers help prevent falls?

The support that Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado caregivers offer at multiple points throughout the day helps seniors avoid trips, slips, and falls whenever possible. Our caregivers receive training to help them identify the various fall risks and protect the comfort and safety of local seniors.

Schedule a Consult and Start Preventing Falls Today

Let Visiting Angels of Southwest Colorado help you identify and address fall risks in your home to protect your safety and independence. Call us at 970-264-5991 or fill out our contact form to start the conversation about fall prevention and personalized in-home care. Connect with us to explore how our caregivers and staff can help make a difference.

Fall Prevention Program Available in:

Alamosa, CO; Cortez, CO; Durango, CO; Farmington, CO; Pagosa Springs, CO; San Luis Valley, CO; Southwest Colorado, CO