How to prevent falls in your Sacramento home
Stumbling on a power cord or sliding on an unanchored rug could seem minor to many, but these accidents can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a relative watching over a parent or grandparent, learn how to prevent falls in your Sacramento home, and see how modern smart homes can boost safety.
Discover simple tips for preventing falls
Basic precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or your loved one safeguarded. Even so, you also have to take a big-picture approach and think about any medical-related issues that might increase the risk of falls.
- Look for hazards around your home. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other assorted items off the floor. Tape down rugs. Ensure walkways are free of power cords.
- Install safety measures. Standard home improvements like handrails next to stairs and support bars in bathrooms can significantly enhance safety. If you have steps, consider supplementing your handrails with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose sensible footwear. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and old shoes with no tread left increase the risk of falls. Choose shoes that fit with proper support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
Aside from the basics like keeping your floors clear, you need to consider your health and consult with a medical professional. Some health conditions and medications can make you more prone to falls. Keep your routine healthcare checkups and vision exams, and make certain you know the potential side effects of your medications.
Staying active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stick to a daily exercise regimen approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also eliminate extra movements and make life easier with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Constantly getting up and down to turn on the lights, lock your door, or adjust your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Remote access: Top smart homes can be operated by cell phone apps. You can lock your doors, adjust thermostat and light levels, and even arm your system without leaving your chair.
- Voice control: You don’t even have to use your phone! Sync your home’s security to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just use your voice to control equipment like lights and locks.
- Home automation. Want to make life even easier? You can program smart automation actions and allow your devices to activate automatically. Set a full scene at day’s end and have your lights dim, system arm, thermostat update, and doors secure simultaneously.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical device that connects to your smart home monitoring agents can be invaluable. A simple touch of a button can summon help immediately during times when each moment counts.
Stay safe in your Sacramento home with Vivint
Lower the risk of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint alarm system in Sacramento. Smart home tools like home automation and voice control are ideal for seniors and other residents with mobility restrictions. Add a medical device to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Call (916) 914-8674 to create your system today.