How to prevent falls in your Riverside home
Tripping on a power cord or sliding on an unanchored rug could seem inconsequential to many, but these mishaps can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative looking after a loved one, learn how to prevent falls in your Riverside home, and see how modern smart home features can boost safety.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Basic precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a loved one protected. However, you also need to take a big-picture approach and evaluate any health conditions that could raise the risk of falls.
- Look for hazards throughout your home. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other assorted belongings off your floor. Secure rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety features. Standard home improvements like railings beside stairs and support bars in bathrooms can make a noticeable difference. If you use steps, consider supplementing your railings with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose sensible footwear. Unsupportive slippers, sandals, heels, and old shoes with no tread left raise the chance of falls. Choose shoes that fit with proper support and non-skid soles.
Speak with your doctor
Beyond the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and seek guidance from a medical professional. Certain health complications and medicines can make you more prone to falls. Keep your regular healthcare checkups and vision tests, and ensure you know the potential side effects of any new medicines.
Staying active is also vital to maintain your balance, strength, and flexibility. Stay on a regular exercise regimen approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also reduce extra activity and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Constantly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home will help! Here’s how:
- Mobile access: Many modern smart homes are controlled by smartphone apps. You can secure your doors, adjust thermostat and light levels, and even arm your security system from any location.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your home to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just use your voice to control tools like locks and thermostats.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set smart automation actions and allow your equipment to activate independently. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your security arm, thermostat adjust, door lock, and lights dim automatically.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical pendant that links to your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can request support immediately at times when each moment counts.
Live smarter and safer in your Riverside home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint security system in Riverside. Smart home features like home automation and voice activation are perfect for seniors and other residents with mobility limitations. Add a medical alert to your system and get instant access to monitoring agents whenever you need it. Place a call to (951) 477-3741 to build your system today.