More steps to fall prevention Tack down rugs and keep your pathways clear. Make sure there is good lighting. Install grab bars and hand rails in the bathroom and shower. Don’t try to reach for things by stepping on a chair or stool; it’s better to keep things within reach or use a “reach stick” [...]
Steps to Prevent a Fall
Taking the right steps can help prevent a fall. Avoid letting your home get too cold or too hot as it can cause dizziness. Find out the side effects of your medications to see if they cause sleepiness or dizziness. Get enough sleep; if you are sleepy, you are more likely to fall. If you [...]
Exercise can help avoid falls
Exercise can help avoid falls The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends exercising three days a week to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Strength training with weight bearing and resistance can be done in the home. A Home Health Aide can provide support and help you make progress as you continue with the exercises. Choosing [...]
Falls
Falls – A simple thing can change your life – like tripping over a rug or slipping on a wet floor, or even having your knees give out from under you. For an older person a broken or fractured bone can mean the start of more serious problems. Many things can lead to potential falls [...]
Falls
Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! Home Health care has a Physical therapist who can work with you in the comfort of your own home. A physical therapist acts like a personal trainer who guides you through strengthening exercises and pushes you back to recovery from strokes, falls, surgeries, and too much bed [...]
