How to prevent falls in your Abilene home
Stumbling on an electrical cord or slipping on a loose rug may seem minor to many, but these accidents can be devastating for seniors. Truth be told, falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative watching over a loved one, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Abilene home, and see how modern smart homes can help.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Basic precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a loved one protected. Even so, you also have to take a big-picture approach and think about any health-related issues that might increase the risk of falls.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other assorted objects off the floor. Tape down rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety measures. Standard home improvements like safety bars in showers and railings next to stairs can make a significant difference. If you have steps, supplement your railings with non-slip treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Loose slippers, sandals, heels, and old shoes with no tread left raise the risk of falling. Select shoes that fit well with solid support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a healthcare professional
Beyond the basics like keeping your floors clear, you need to consider your health and consult with a healthcare professional. Certain medical conditions and medicines can make you more susceptible to falls. Keep your normal medical appointments and vision tests, and make certain you understand the possible side effects of new medications.
Staying active is also essential to maintain your balance, strength, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is crucial, you can also eliminate unnecessary activity and make life more convenient with a smart home.
Enhance convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or reset your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes can be operated by cell phone apps. You can secure your doors, adjust thermostat and lighting settings, and even arm your security system without getting up.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just verbalize an instruction to control tools like lights and locks.
- Home automation. Want to make life even easier? You can program custom automation actions and allow your devices to operate automatically. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your security arm, thermostat update, door lock, and lights dim simultaneously.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical alert that contacts your smart home monitoring team can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can request help immediately during times when every second matters.
Stay safe in your Abilene home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in Abilene. Smart home tools like voice activation and home automation are ideal for seniors and other people with mobility limitations. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get immediate access to monitoring agents during emergencies. Call (325) 378-0098 to create your system today.