How to prevent falls in your Monroe home
Stumbling on a power cord or slipping on an unsecured rug may seem inconsequential to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. Truth be told, falls are the leading cause of injury for residents over 65. If you’re a senior or a family member looking after a parent or grandparent, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Monroe home, and see how innovative smart homes can boost safety.
Check out straightforward tips for preventing falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a loved one safeguarded. However, you also need to look at the bigger picture and think about any health conditions that might elevate the risk of falls.
- Assess your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other items off the floors. Tape down rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety equipment. Simple home improvements like support bars in bathrooms and handrails beside stairs can make a big difference. If you use steps, think about supplementing your handrails with slip-preventing treads.
- Opt for sensible footwear. Loose slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-down shoes with smooth soles increase the chance of falls. Choose shoes that fit with proper support and non-slip soles.
Seek advice from medical professionals
Beyond the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to assess your health and consult with a doctor. Several health complications and medications can increase your fall risk. Keep your routine checkups and vision exams, and ensure you know the potential side effects of any new medications.
Staying active is also important to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Keep to a daily exercise regimen approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is crucial, you can also reduce unnecessary movements and make life easier with a smart home.
Add safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to adjust lights, lock your door, or change your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home is able to help! Here’s what you can do:
- Mobile access: Top smart homes are controlled by smartphone apps. You can adjust thermostat and lighting levels, lock your doors, and even arm your system without getting up.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Link your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control equipment like lights and locks.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can set custom automation actions and allow your components to activate automatically. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your doors secure, lights lower, system arm, and thermostat update simultaneously.
In the worst-case scenario of a fall, a medical alert that links to your smart home monitoring team can be invaluable. A quick press of a button can request support fast at times when each moment matters.
Stay safe in your Monroe home with Vivint
Reduce the chances of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint alarm system in Monroe. Smart home capabilities like home automation and voice control are a great fit for seniors and others with mobility restrictions. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Place a call to (318) 758-9140 to build your system today.