The main reason many seniors lose their independence is because of falls. Falls can do more than just cause a physical injury. They can also impact the senior both emotionally and socially. Falling may significantly impact the person’s quality of life and cause major changes in their life going forward.

At Visiting Angels, we're committed to helping seniors in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson, Hollister, and surrounding MO communities maintain their independence by ensuring their safety and well-being as they age in place. One of the ways we achieve this is providing fall prevention solutions. You can count on our in-home care providers to be there for your loved one when you're concerned about the likelihood of a fall-related injury.

Call 417-863-8006 today to learn about our fall prevention services!

Understanding How Falls Impact Seniors in Springfield, MO and Nearby Areas and How Professional In-Home Care Providers Help Seniors Stay Safe

The fear of falling often means seniors are more afraid to leave home, which leads to them declining invitations to go out with friends or to be at important family functions. Because of this, they can start to have feelings of loneliness or anxiety, begin to experience social isolation or begin to suffer from sadness and depression. But it doesn't have to be this way when you have hands-on assistance from a professional in-home care provider from Visiting Angels of Springfield.

How Falls Can Be Life-Altering for Seniors in Springfield and Surrounding Areas

Each year, one out of every three seniors will suffer a fall, with over 800,000 people hospitalized per year because of serious falls. One out of five will sustain a serious injury. This could include a broken hip, fracture, concussion, or other serious injuries that dramatically alter their life. Studies have shown that those who fall once are more likely to fall again in the future. 

Recovery is slower for seniors, with many needing to spend up to a year in a long-term care facility to fully recover from their fall. Many people who fall will not end up going back home again because the risk of a fall is too great or because they cannot recover from their fall completely. 

Falls Happen Because of Risk Factors

Falls don’t just happen out of nowhere. There are usually one or more risk factors that will cause the fall to occur. Risk factors are anything that increases a person’s chance of falling and can be linked to the senior’s physical condition, home environment, or even a medical problem.

Some of the potential risk factors for seniors will include:

• Poor eyesight
• Dehydration
• Being on multiple medications
• Arthritis
• An inability to safely get out of the bathtub in their home

Our in-home care providers can help with identifying and addressing risk factors promptly and can help many seniors avoid falling. Risks inside the home, for instance, can be addressed to help the seniors get around their homes easier. If there is a possibility they could fall getting out of the bathtub, adding grab bars to the bathtub can give them a way to support themselves when they get out, helping them get out safely so they won’t risk a fall whenever they take a shower. 

How In-Home Care Providers from Visiting Angels of Springfield Can Help

Falls can be devastating to seniors, but fall and injury prevention is often a considerable challenge. At Visiting Angels of Springfield, we are committed to investing in education for older adults, their families, and their senior care providers. Our in-home care providers in Springfield work hard to inform your loved ones of ways to reduce the risk of falls to help protect seniors and make sure they’re as safe as possible in their homes.

Additionally, our in-home senior care services include a variety of ways to help older adults stay safe as they age in place. For example, our light housekeeping services help clear clutter from walkways and by assisting with mobility issues, we help clients safely get around the house. Since our care plans are fully customized, your loved one can get the care they need when they need it most.

As your in-home care provider for senior care in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, and the surrounding area, we want to make it safer for clients to remain at home and ensure the risk of falls is reduced to help the quality of life for our clients.

Contact Visiting Angels of Springfield to Learn More About Our Fall Prevention Solutions

Contact our Springfield, MO office to learn more about how our in-home care providers can help keep your aging loved one safe. We are happy to schedule a free, in-home assessment to discuss your family's needs, schedule, and budget.

We look forward to speaking with you!