How to prevent falls in your Medford home
Tripping on an electrical cord or slipping on an unanchored rug could seem harmless to many, but these mishaps can be disastrous for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for residents over 65. If you’re a senior or a family member caring for a loved one, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Medford home, and see how the latest smart homes can make a difference.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Simple precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or your loved one safeguarded. Even so, you also need to broaden your scope and evaluate any health-related issues that could elevate your fall risk.
- Check for hazards around your home. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other items off the floors. Secure rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like railings next to stairs and support bars in bathrooms can greatly boost safety. If you use steps, supplement your handrails with slip-resistant treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-out shoes with slippery soles raise the risk of falls. Choose options that fit well with solid support and non-slip soles.
Seek guidance from healthcare professionals
Aside from the basics like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and get advice from a healthcare professional. Certain health complications and medicines can make you more prone to falls. Keep your routine healthcare appointments and vision checks, and ensure you understand the potential side effects of any new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also important to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Keep to a regular exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is a must, you can also eliminate extra movements and make your life more convenient with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to turn on the lights, lock your door, or reset your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home is able to help! Here’s what you can do:
- Smartphone access: Leading smart homes are controlled by cell phone apps. You can secure your doors, adjust lighting and thermostat levels, and even arm your security system without leaving your chair.
- Voice activation: You don’t even have to use your phone! Connect your home to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control devices like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can program home automation actions and let your devices activate independently. Set a full scene at the end of the day and have your doors secure, lights lower, system arm, and thermostat adjust automatically.
In the worst-case scenario of a fall, a medical pendant that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be critical. A quick touch of a button can get you assistance right away at times when every moment counts.
Live safer and smarter in your Medford home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint alarm system in Medford. Smart home features like voice commands and custom automation are a great fit for seniors and other residents with mobility issues. Add a medical device to your smart home and get instant access to monitoring specialists whenever you need it. Call (541) 697-3284 to create your system today.