{"id":3629,"date":"2020-01-30T20:55:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T20:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/24\/?page_id=3629"},"modified":"2020-12-26T07:11:04","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T07:11:04","slug":"elderly-fall-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/24\/wisconsin\/brookfield\/elderly-fall-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Elderly Fall Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Assisting Hands Home Care can help prevent the most common cause of injuries among seniors with our elderly fall prevention care in Brookfield<\/a>, Pewaukee<\/a>, Elm Grove<\/a>, WI and the surrounding areas (See All Served Areas<\/a>).\u00a0 Our caregivers can reduce the risk of falling in the home by keeping the home clear of obstacles and helping your senior loved ones with walking and transferring.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ElderlyIn senior citizens over the age of 65, falling is the number one cause of injuries as well as injuries that lead to death. \u00a0In fact, statistics show that people have an increased risk of falling when they reach age 63 and this risk significantly increases at the age of 70.\u00a0 Falls are common among seniors because aging, chronic conditions, and side effects of medication can affect strength and balance.\u00a0 \u00a0Fortunately, falls and the injuries they cause can be avoided by taking the right steps.<\/p>\n

At Assisting Hands Home Care, we can help prevent falls in the home with our fall prevention care in Brookfield, WI<\/a>.\u00a0 Our caregivers will take the necessary precautions to reduce the risk of falling including keeping the home clear and helping your loved ones move around the home and transfer from their bed, recliner, or wheelchair.\u00a0 These steps will help create a safer environment in the home and help prevent falls and serious injuries.<\/p>\n

Talk to a Doctor<\/h2>\n

If you or a loved one is at risk of falling, you need to talk to your doctor to discuss ways to reduce the risk.\u00a0 If you have a medical condition that causes dizziness or weakness, your doctor can help you manage these symptoms with the proper medication.\u00a0 If you believe that the side effects of your current medication are putting you at risk of falling, your doctor can review your medication with you and make adjustments if necessary.<\/p>\n

When taking your medications, you should always follow the instructions to prevent unwanted side effects.\u00a0 If you believe a certain medication is causing adverse side effects even when you follow the instructions, talk to your doctor but do not stop taking your medication until you get your doctor\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n

Fall Prevention in the Home<\/h2>\n

\"FallYou can significantly reduce the risk of falls in your home by eliminating trip hazards, keeping the home well-lit, and making some modifications.\u00a0 The following tips will help you make your home safer:<\/p>\n