How to prevent falls in your Fayetteville home
Tripping on an electrical cord or losing your balance on a loose rug could seem harmless to many, but they can be catastrophic for seniors. Truth be told, falls are the leading cause of injury for residents over 65. If you are a senior or a relative looking after a parent or grandparent, learn how to prevent falls in your Fayetteville home, and see how modern smart homes can make a difference.
Simple ways to prevent falls
Simple precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a family member safe. Even so, you also have to broaden your scope and consider any health conditions that could raise your fall risk.
- Check for hazards around your home. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other belongings off the floor. Secure rugs. Ensure walkways are free of power cords.
- Install safety features. Standard home improvements like railings next to stairs and safety bars in showers can make a significant difference. If you use steps, think about supplementing your handrails with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and old shoes with no tread left elevate the risk of falls. Select shoes that fit with proper support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a healthcare professional
Beyond the basics like keeping objects off your floors, you need to assess your health and get advice from a medical professional. Some health conditions and medications can make you more prone to falls. Keep your normal medical appointments and vision checks, and ensure you understand the potential side effects of your prescriptions.
Keeping active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stick to a daily exercise plan approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is essential, you can also reduce extra activity and make life simpler with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to adjust lights, lock your door, or adjust your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home can help! Here’s what you can do:
- Mobile access: Top smart homes can be controlled by mobile apps. You can lock your doors, adjust lighting and thermostat levels, and even arm your system without leaving your chair.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Link your home’s security to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just speak an instruction to control devices like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can program smart automation actions and allow your components to operate on their own. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your security arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights lower simultaneously.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that links to your smart home monitoring agents can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can get you support right away during times when every second matters.
Stay safe in your Fayetteville home with Vivint
Lower the chances of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint home security system in Fayetteville. Smart home capabilities like custom automation and voice control are a great fit for seniors and other residents with mobility limitations. Add a medical alert to your system and get immediate access to monitoring specialists whenever you need it. Dial (479) 364-5616 to build your system today.