How to prevent falls in your South Fulton home
Slipping on an unsecured rug or tripping on an electrical cord could seem harmless to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for residents over 65. If you are a senior or a family member caring for a parent or grandparent, discover how to prevent falls in your South Fulton home, and see how modern smart home features can boost safety.
Check out simple tips for preventing falls
Basic precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a family member protected. However, you also need to take a big-picture approach and think about any health conditions that could make falls more of a concern.
- Inspect your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other random items off the floors. Anchor rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety features. Basic home improvements like railings next to stairs and safety bars in showers can make a noticeable difference. If you have steps, consider supplementing your handrails with slip-preventing treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with no tread left elevate the risk of falling. Select shoes that fit with good support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
In addition to the basic precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and get advice from a healthcare professional. Certain health conditions and prescriptions can elevate your fall risk. Keep your routine medical appointments and vision checks, and make certain you understand the possible side effects of any new medications.
Keeping active is also essential to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise routine approved by your medical provider. While exercise is essential, you can also eliminate extra activity and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Add convenience and safety with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to switch lights on or off, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Smartphone access: Top smart homes are controlled by mobile apps. You can secure your doors, adjust thermostat and lighting settings, and even arm your system without leaving your chair.
- Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just say an instruction to control equipment like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can program home automation actions and let your equipment run on their own. Set a full scene at the end of the day and have your lights lower, system arm, thermostat update, and doors lock automatically.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical alert that connects to your smart home monitoring team can be a lifesaver. A quick press of a button can get you support right away during times when each moment counts.
Stay safe in your South Fulton home with Vivint
Lower the risk of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in South Fulton. Smart home capabilities like voice commands and custom automation are perfect for seniors and others with mobility limitations. Add a medical device to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring agents whenever you need it. Call (731) 327-6123 to build your system today.