In Home Care in Annandale

Everyone knows the risk of injury from a fall and the risk of falling itself, greatly increases with age. We are all familiar with the story of the aging aunt, uncle, or parent, who has broken a hip and went on a steady decline thereafter. But did you know that according to the CDC, most senior falls are “largely preventable?” At Visiting Angels^® Springfield VA our in home care services for Annandale area seniors can be an important part of a successful fall prevention plan.

First Steps

To get started with your own fall prevention steps, start with the following:

1. Make an appointment with your loved one’s physician. Ask them for their professional opinion. Ask about any medications that might affect balance or alertness. What about their eyesight or gait? Are there any foot problems or any specialists your loved one should see for further evaluation? Tell them about any falls that have already occurred (even if your loved one doesn’t want to mention it).
2. Maintain or improve your loved one’s balance and strength. Start small and slow, even from a sitting position, or using resistance bands. Walk for five minutes or ten and then rest. Increase slowly, over time.
3. Reach out to a trusted local Annandale-area in home care service provider like Visiting Angels Springfield VA.

In Home Care in Annandale As Fall Prevention

Our home care services can help your loved one avoid falls by taking over tasks that rely heavily on reaching, bending, light lifting, and climbing stairs. Our trusted and compassionate caregivers can also assist with personal care services like bathing, grooming, and dressing. We can also provide safe transportation and assistance getting in and out of doctor’s appointments, the grocery store, or even running errands on their behalf.

Most importantly, all our in home care services integrate our Safe and Steady fall prevention program throughout. Beginning with our initial, no-cost consultation, in the comfort of your loved one’s home in Annandale, we make fall prevention a priority. Our representative will conduct a thorough, complimentary fall-risk assessment of your loved one’s home environment and provide any recommendations necessary.

The peace of mind your family will enjoy, knowing your loved one is receiving trusted, home care designed to keep them safe, engaged, and happy will be immeasurable.

Local In Home Care Service Area

We are proud to offer our in home care services and fall prevention program to clients in the following local areas:

• Annandale
• Springfield, VA
• Burke
• Bailey's Crossroads
• Fairfax, Falls Church
• West Springfield
• Fairfax Station
• And the surrounding community

Schedule Your Free Consultation

If you’d like to learn more about how our in home care services can help your Annandale-area loved one avoid the risk of falling, or, if you’d like to schedule an appointment for a free in-home consultation and fall-risk assessment, please reach out to Visiting Angels Springfield VA today. We’re ready to help with very little notice.