How to prevent falls in your Springfield home
Tripping on a power cord or sliding on a loose rug may seem inconsequential to many, but they can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the No. 1 cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a family member watching over a loved one, discover how to prevent falls in your Springfield home, and see how modern smart homes can boost safety.
Easy ways to prevent falls
Straightforward precautions will go a long way to keeping you or your loved one protected. With that being said, you also must broaden your scope and evaluate any medical-related issues that could raise the chance of falls.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other random belongings off your floor. Anchor rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like safety bars in showers and handrails beside stairs can make a significant difference. If you use steps, consider supplementing your handrails with non-slip treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Loose slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-down shoes with slippery soles elevate the risk of falls. Select shoes that fit with good support and non-skid soles.
Seek guidance from healthcare professionals
In addition to the basics like keeping objects off your floors, you need to assess your health and get advice from a medical professional. Several medical conditions and medicines can elevate your fall risk. Keep your normal medical checkups and vision checks, and ensure you know the potential side effects of new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also essential to maintain your balance, strength, and flexibility. Stick to a regular exercise regimen approved by your medical provider. While exercise is crucial, you can also eliminate unnecessary activity and make life simpler with a smart home.
Boost safety and convenience with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to adjust lights, lock your door, or change your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home is able to help! Here are some examples how:
- Smartphone access: Many modern smart homes can be operated by cell phone apps. You can turn lights off or on, reset your thermostat, secure your door, and even arm your security without leaving your chair.
- Voice activation: You don’t even have to use your phone! Connect your home’s security to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just verbalize an instruction to control devices like lights and locks.
- Home automation. Want to make life even easier? You can set custom automation actions and let your devices run automatically. Set a comprehensive scene at the end of the day and have your system arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights dim on their own.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical alert that contacts your smart home monitoring agents can be critical. A quick press of a button can summon support right away at times when every second counts.
Stay safe in your Springfield home with Vivint
Decrease the chances of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in Springfield. Smart home features like voice control and custom automation are ideal for seniors and others with mobility limitations. Add a medical device to your system and get quick access to monitoring agents whenever you need it. Dial (417) 428-8884 to build your system today.