How to prevent falls in your Springfield home
Losing your balance on an unanchored rug or stumbling on a power cord could seem minor to many, but they can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for residents over 65. If you are a senior or a family member looking after a parent or grandparent, learn how to prevent falls in your Springfield home, and see how innovative smart home features can help.
Discover tips for preventing falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a loved one safe. However, you also need to broaden your scope and consider any health conditions that may increase your fall risk.
- Assess your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other items off the floors. Secure rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety features. Standard home improvements like railings next to stairs and support bars in showers can significantly improve safety. If you use steps, consider supplementing your railings with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose the right footwear. Loose slippers, heels, flip-flops, and old shoes with no tread left elevate the chance of falls. Select options that fit well with proper support and non-slip soles.
Seek guidance from healthcare professionals
Beyond the basics like keeping objects off your floors, you need to assess your health and seek guidance from a doctor. Certain medical conditions and prescriptions can heighten your fall risk. Keep your routine appointments and vision checks, and ensure you understand the potential side effects of any new medications.
Staying active is also essential to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a daily exercise plan approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is essential, you can also eliminate unnecessary movements and make your life more convenient with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to turn on the lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home is able to help! Here’s how:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes are controlled by cell phone apps. You can turn lights on or off, adjust your thermostat, lock your door, and even arm your system from any location.
- Voice commands: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Link your home to a smart speaker, then just speak a directive to control tools like lights and locks.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set home automation actions and allow your equipment to operate automatically. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your security arm, thermostat update, door secure, and lights lower on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical pendant that links to your smart home monitoring specialists can be a lifesaver. A simple touch of a button can request help right away during times when every second counts.
Live safer and smarter in your Springfield home with Vivint
Decrease the chances of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint alarm system in Springfield. Smart home tools like voice control and home automation are perfect for seniors and others with mobility issues. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring professionals whenever you need it. Call (217) 627-6647 to build your system today.