Fall Prevention Tips for Your Elderly Parents at Home

Chronic conditions and age-related issues can cause mobility constraints and movement difficulties in seniors, increasing the risks of falls, injury, and dependency on medications at home. Here are a few fall prevention tips for your elderly parents aging at home:

• Make Sure That They Wear Sensible Shoes
  A fall can cause hip, bone, and joint injuries. One great way seniors can reduce their risk of falls at home is by wearing comfortable and sensible shoes at home. They should avoid wearing high heels, flip-flops, and heavy shoes. To prevent falls, they could also consider hiring assistance, for example, from our primary caregiver in California.
• Address Clutter and Mess
  Clutter and mess in living areas are tripping and slipping hazards. Keeping your home free of any mess and clutter prevents falls at home for your elderly parents. Clean up any loose wires, trash, and spills. Many elderly care providers also offer homemaking services to help address clutter and keep the home clean, resulting in better overall fall prevention.
• Keep the Home Well-Lit at All Times
  Vision issues are one common problem many seniors face, increasing the risk of falls and bumps at home. Making sure that there is enough lighting at all times at home helps ensure that your elderly loved ones are able to move more freely at home without bumping or hitting anything.

We offer hospice services to help seniors with life-limiting illnesses live more comfortably at home. Our skilled nurses can help with pain management, movement difficulty, and medication administration at home.

For more information about our hospice care in North Hollywood, California, you can call Elka Hospice Care, Inc. at 855-888-8550. Our team will handle your inquiries at any time.