Reducing the Risk of Falls in the Elderly

As one of the top providers of homecare services, we are specialists in lowering the risk of falls in the elderly.

Here are a few tips we can share with you that might help reduce your risk of falls:

• Get your hearing and vision tested. As you get older, your hearing and vision may not be as great as they once were. You might need new contact lenses, glasses with a prescription, or hearing aids. You will have an increased risk of falling if your vision or hearing suddenly changes.
• Use senior safety equipment. The right use of walkers and canes can help prevent falls. Additionally, you may improve safety in the restroom by adding features like elevated toilet seats, grab bars, and shower chairs.
• Get regular physical activity. Consult your doctor, therapist, or live-in care provider for suggestions on exercise routines that could improve your balance and coordination. Additionally, regular exercise can maintain the flexibility of your tendons, joints, and ligaments.
• Check to see whether the medications you’re taking have any potential drawbacks. If a prescription medication makes you feel sleepy or dizzy, tell your doctor when you go in for your regular checks.

Truvine Homecare Services, Inc. is a high-quality provider of home care in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Our goal is to be able to provide the highest quality of care in order to help senior individuals enjoy more comfortable and independent lives at home.

We offer a range of services, including transportation services, medication reminders, companionship, and memory care in Pennsylvania.

If you are looking to consider respite care, please let us know. Feel free to contact us today at 610-222-6650 for more information.