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<\/p>\nHas your aging parent suffered a fall in the past year? If so, they certainly aren\u2019t alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people aged 65 and older fall every year. Sadly, only about half of them tell their doctor they have fallen. That\u2019s unfortunate because doctors can evaluate them for the risk of falling again. They can also suggest steps that can prevent future falls, including physical therapy or changes in medications. However, the doctor is only one member of the team that can keep your parent from falling again. Family caregivers must also take steps to prevent future falls. Some of the things that can be done to keep your parent from falling at home are listed below.<\/p>\n
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Install Handrails and Grab Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n Handrails and guardrails give older adults something to hold on to, providing assistance with balance. Handrails should be placed on both sides of all staircases. It may also be helpful to put handrails in long hallways. Grab bars in the bathroom near the toilet and bath can also prevent falls.<\/p>\n Elder care providers can remind your parent to use the handrails and grab bars. In addition, an elder care provider can assist them to get in and out of the bath and walk up and down stairs.<\/p>\n Make the Home Brighter<\/strong><\/p>\n Dimly lit homes can be a hazard for seniors, especially if they don\u2019t see well. Upgrading the lighting in the home by installing new fixtures can make a big difference. It\u2019s also important to ensure lightbulbs are promptly changed when they blow out.<\/p>\n Elder care providers can change lightbulbs to ensure the house stays well lit and your elderly parent doesn\u2019t have to climb on a step ladder or chair to change the bulb.<\/p>\n