Fall Prevention | Dignity Helpers at Home

Fall Prevention

The safety of your loved one is a serious concern. Our fall prevention and safety supervision services help reduce injuries, ensuring your loved one can stay in their home and maintain their independence for as long as possible.

One of the most prevalent causes of loss of independence is due to slips and falls. Balance problems are common among elders, as are mobility issues. Often, the fear of injury leads to avoidance of social situations, family gatherings, and fun activities, leading to feelings of isolation, sadness, and anxiety.

While not every fall is serious, some have the potential to cause lingering injuries that are difficult to bounce back from.

Some of the risk factors for falls include:

Visual impairment
Hearing impairment (balance problems)
Medication
side effects
Poor nutrition
Diabetes
Arthritis
Inadequate mobility aids in the bathroom, hallways, and stairs
Poorly lit areas

Through our fall prevention and safety supervision programs, we work to reduce risk both inside and outside of the home. We will thoroughly investigate all safety issues as part of your plan of care and make necessary recommendations.

In addition, we can help to ensure that your loved one is well-nourished and takes their medication on time, preventing risk of falls due to weakness, low blood sugar, or pain.

For elders, falls and injuries can take months or even years to heal from. Our caregivers will follow the plan of care, thus ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved one.