{"id":1131,"date":"2017-01-03T19:32:59","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T19:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/?page_id=1131"},"modified":"2020-01-29T00:16:11","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T00:16:11","slug":"fall-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/illinois\/plainfield\/services\/fall-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Prevention in the Elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2402\" src=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Prevention in the Elderly in Plainfield IL\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention.jpg 1688w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/61\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/92\/2019\/09\/Assisting-Hands-Home-Care-Fall-Prevention-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Assisting Hands Home Care can help make your senior loved one\u2019s home a safer place with our fall prevention services in Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Yorkville IL and the surrounding areas in Will and Kendall counties.\u00a0 Our caregivers can help with transfers and walking and keep the home clear of obstacles and trip hazards to help your loved ones move safely around their home.<\/p>\n<p>The leading cause of injuries and injury related deaths in those 65 and older is falling.\u00a0 Senior citizens are susceptible to falls due to several factors including loss of strength and balance caused by aging, illnesses, and medication.\u00a0 If you or a senior loved one has fallen once, statistics show that there is a good chance that a fall will happen again within the next 6 months.\u00a0 While it may seem inevitable that seniors are more likely to fall as they age due to these factors, it is possible to prevent falls and the serious injuries they cause.<\/p>\n<p>At Assisting Hands Home Care, we can help seniors in Plainfield, IL prevent falls with our fall prevention care.\u00a0 Our caregivers will help with transferring and walking and create a safer environment within the home to reduce the risk of falls.\u00a0 Falls are preventable with the right care and precautions and our trained and licensed caregivers understand how to make your loved one\u2019s home a safer place.<\/p>\n<h2>Talk to a Doctor<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one is in danger of falling or has already fallen, talk to your doctor.\u00a0 Your doctor can prescribe medications that alleviate certain symptoms that may lead to falls like dizziness, and they can also make sure that the side effects of your current medications are not putting you in danger of falling.<\/p>\n<p>You must follow the instructions from our doctor for taking your medications and let your doctor know if a medication you take is causing you to feel dizzy or weak.\u00a0 You should never stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor first.<\/p>\n<h2>Clean the Home<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to reduce the risk of falling in your home or the home of a senior loved one is to keep the home clean and clear.\u00a0 Clutter within a home can obstruct walkways and increase the risk of tripping and falling.\u00a0 You also have to watch out for other less obvious trip hazards like rugs, extension cords, and anything else that can get in the way.<\/p>\n<p>The following tips will help you reduce the risk of falling in the home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep the home well-lit especially in hallways and stairways and use nightlights to keep these paths lit at night<\/li>\n<li>Always wear non-skid shoes in the home<\/li>\n<li>Remove rugs from the home and repair loose carpeting<\/li>\n<li>Install handrails on both sides for every stairway<\/li>\n<li>Install grab bars in the bathroom near the shower and toilet<\/li>\n<li>Clean up all spills immediately to prevent slips<\/li>\n<li>Do not climb on stepladders, stools, or chairs to reach something, instead ask for help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In-Home Care for Fall Prevention<\/h2>\n<p>The thought of a senior loved one falling in their home is terrifying, especially if there is no one there to help.\u00a0 If you or your loved ones have a fear of falling at home, professional home care may be a good option.\u00a0 Our caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care are trained and licensed to provide effective home care services and we can help keep you or your loved ones safe from falling.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect our caregivers to do the following to reduce the risk of falls in the home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide assistance with transferring from the bed, recliner, or wheelchair and help your loved ones move throughout the home<\/li>\n<li>Clean the home and remove trip hazards<\/li>\n<li>Medication reminders to ensure the proper medications are taken at the right time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Free In-Home Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>If the risk of falling has caused a concern, then calling Assisting Hands Home Care for in-home care services may be your best option.\u00a0 We will come to your home for a free consultation to determine your care needs and evaluate your home for possible tripping hazards.\u00a0 <strong>Give us a call at <a href=\"tel:(815) 281-5276\">(815) 281-5276<\/a> to learn more about our fall prevention care in Plainfield, IL and the surrounding areas in 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