How to Prevent Senior Falls at Home

September 14, 2022

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month

National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which is September 22-28, is a great time to remind family members and caregivers of the importance of taking measures to make the home a safe place for seniors to live out their golden years. Preventing falls around the home can help prevent serious, and sometimes life-threatening, injuries for your elderly loved ones. There are a few simple steps you can take to prevent senior falls at home.

Importance of Preventing Senior Falls

Even if your loved one avoids an injury when falling, the fall itself can feel stressful and frightening for them. As seniors age, their chance of falling increases, and that can also feel overwhelming. Taking steps to prevent falls around the home will give them—and you—peace of mind and increase their physical safety.

Creating a Safe Space for Seniors

Chances of sustaining life-threatening injuries increase when seniors experience a fall. With the development of osteoporosis as people age, bones become more brittle and are more susceptible to fractures. Oftentimes, a broken hip in an elderly person can lead to death. Reducing the risk of senior falls can help your loved ones stay more independent and prolong their physical health and well-being. Here are a few simple measures you can take to make your elderly loved one’s home a safer place:

Install grab bars in the tub or shower area

Install a walk-in shower stall with a nonslip surface
Make sure to secure stair railings
Remove any slippery rugs
Add more lighting around the house, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and stairways
Encourage them to slow down and take their time when moving around the home

Taking these simple steps around the home may help save your loved ones from a serious injury.

Philia Home Care Offers In-Home Senior Care Services

As your loved ones age, their risk of falling increases as they navigate their new physical and emotional needs. Philia Home Care understands the importance of helping seniors maintain their independence during this life transition. That’s why we provide in-home senior care services including medication management, companionship, personalized care, and much more, so seniors can continue to thrive in their own familiar environment.

Would you like to learn more about our in-home senior care services? Contact Philia Home Care today to get started. We can match your loved one with one of our compassionate senior caregivers to help them continue to live safely and independently.

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As a seasoned educator with a background in special education Kristina brings a wealth of experience in understanding the unique needs and challenges of individuals requiring specialized care. Transitioning from the classroom to the realm of home care, she has embarked on a journey to broaden her knowledge and expertise in providing support and assistance to those in need. In her role, she is deeply committed to identifying the distinct needs of our clients by engaging with them in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

Kristina holds a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education with a minor in Speech Pathology and Communication and Master's in Education, Literacy, and Communications

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