If your mom or dad is living on their own you’re probably worried about them falling at home. Falls can be severe for seniors. One in four seniors falls every year, and more than 37% of those seniors that fall are injured seriously enough that they need medical treatment. Falling at home is something that most family members worry about when a parent wants to live alone. But there are things that you can do to help your mom or dad live at home safely. 24-hour home care services are the ultimate peace of mind for you and your mom or dad.
Even if your senior parent has a medical condition that limits their mobility, causes dizziness, or makes it tough for them to get around the house they can age in place with things like:
24-Hour Home Care
When your senior parent has 24-hour home care they are never alone. Day and night a skilled care provider will be there to help your mom or dad get in and out of bed safely, up and down the stairs safely, and around the house safely.
A care provider can also help with housework, cooking meals, cleaning up, reminding your mom or dad when they should take their medication, and running errands. 24-hour home care gives your mom or dad the freedom they want while giving you the peace of mind you want.
Home Safety Modifications
Making a few changes around the house can help keep your mom or dad safe and prevent them from falling. First, you should get rid of any clutter and move any furniture that blocks walkways within the home.
Then you should upgrade the lighting in the house. Use brighter bulbs, replace all the bulbs regularly, and consider installing smart lighting and motion-activated lighting so that your senior parent will always have the light they need to see clearly in places like hallways or near the stairs.
If your senior parent has area rugs in the house make sure they are stuck to the floor so they won’t move or cause your senior parent to slip. You can use carpet tape or even a strip of caulk to make sure the rugs are securely stuck to the floor.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a system of exercises designed for seniors. It’s focused on having seniors do exercises at home that improve balance, strength, and coordination. When seniors keep their balance, coordination, and flexibility strong they can move better. And that makes them less likely to fall. Occupational therapy can be done at home.
Check Medications
Some medications can have side effects like dizziness or poor balance, especially when combined with other medications. If it’s been a while since your parent’s doctor reviewed their medications ask for a medication review. Write down any symptoms that your senior parent is having, including dizziness or poor balance, and let the doctor know. Sometimes medications can be changed or doses lowered if they are causing seniors to be unsteady on their feet.
Vision and Hearing Checks
Regular vision and hearing checks are a part of overall wellness for seniors, but they can also be important for fall prevention. Often as seniors get older and experience age-related vision and hearing changes they have trouble with depth perception, which can lead to falls.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/index.html
If you or an aging loved one are considering 24-Hour Home Care Services in Stonybrook NY, please get in touch with the caring staff at Star Multi Care today. Call (631) 424-7827
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