Fall Prevention for Seniors in Vienna, VA and Nearby Areas
A serious fall can significantly change an elderly person’s quality of life. In addition to causing physical injury, falls can impact a person emotionally and socially. The fear of falling can cause older adults to decline social invitations and miss important family functions—they might avoid leaving the house altogether. This behavior can lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and social isolation.
Our in-home care providers at Visiting Angels of Vienna can help your loved one by examining risk factors and addressing hazards in the home in order to reduce the likelihood of a fall-related injury. We've been helping elderly and disabled adults in Tysons, Vienna, Fairfax, Falls Church, and surrounding Virginia communities remain safe as they live out their golden years at home for many yeas, so you can count on us to have your loved one's best interests in mind.
Call 703-291-1262 to learn more about our fall prevention services for seniors in Vienna and surrounding areas.
How Our In-Home Care Providers Help Seniors in Vienna, VA and Surrounding Areas Stay Safe
At Visiting Angels of Vienna, we have professional in-home care providers that can help your loved one avoid dangerous and costly falls. Whether that is by providing in-home senior care services that help them with daily household tasks or recommending safety devices that could be added to the home, our caregivers are here to keep your loved one safe.
Life-Changing Numbers
Let us take a look at some statistics that revolve around senior-related falls:
- Every year, one in three older adults fall; one in five will sustain a serious injury such as a broken hip, fracture, or concussion.
- Twenty percent of older adults die within a year of a fall.
- Those who fall once are more likely to fall again.
- Over 800,000 people are hospitalized due to falls each year.
- Recovery from injuries such as hip fractures can take up to a year in a long-term care facility; forty percent of those who fall cannot go home again.
- Fifty-five percent of falls occur inside the home; twenty-three percent happen outside but near the home.
Risk Factors to Address
Falls are caused by one or more risk factors—conditions or circumstances that increase a person’s chance of falling.
Risk factors may be internal, such as:
- Weakness
- Shuffling
- Loss of balance
- Reduced flexibility
- Poor eyesight
- Arthritis
- Multiple medications
- Dehydration
Or risk factors can be from external factors like:
- Clutter within the home
- Uneven floor surfaces
- Poor lighting
- Wet floors
- Lack of grab bars in the bathroom
Identifying and addressing risk factors promptly can prevent many potential falls for seniors in Vienna and surrounding areas. Although behaviors such as overuse of alcohol and standing on a chair to reach a high object can also increase the likelihood of falls, these risky behaviors can be addressed through education. Visiting Angels of Vienna’s in-home care providers can help prevent dangerous falls by reducing fall risks and educating the entire family.
Fall Prevention Strategies
Elderly fall prevention continues to be a considerable challenge, especially for those who do not use a cane or walker. Our in-home care providers educate older adults and their families in Vienna and surrounding areas about fall prevention to maintain their health and well-being. To learn more, download a complimentary copy of our Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource Guide.
A few general recommendations are mentioned in the guide:
- Remove clutter
- Improve lighting
- Install grab bars and keep floors dry in bathrooms
- Use assistive devices like canes and walkers
- Place a phone in an easy-access area
- Consider a personal medical alert system
- Keep frequently used items within reach
In addition, we offer a variety of in-home senior care services that can help reduce the likelihood of a fall. For example, our light housekeeping services can help with removing clutter from walkways and stairs and by providing mobility assistance and assistance with bathing, our in-home care providers can keep an eye on your loved one so they don't trip when walking or when getting in and out of the bath.
Schedule Your Free, In-Home Assessment
Our in-home care providers are here to help your loved one live safely at home. Visiting Angels of Vienna offers a free fall prevention assessment with our no-cost, in-home consultations. If you are in Tysons, Vienna, Fairfax, Falls Church, or the surrounding area, contact us to schedule yours and get started with professional fall prevention solutions today.
Our in-home care providers look forward to helping keep your loved one safe through our senior care services! Contact our Vienna, VA office to get started.
Serving Tysons, Vienna, Falls Church, Fairfax County, VA, and the Surrounding Area
Visiting Angels VIENNA, VA
8221 Old Courthouse Rd #208Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: 703-291-1262
Fax: 703-291-4974