Reduce the Risk of Falling for Seniors and Provide Solutions for Recovery

Victoria Senior Home Care  |  October 25, 2018

What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About Fall Risk Reduction and Recovery

Reduce the Risk of Falling | Many seniors fall without getting hurt, but one out of five are seriously injured and less than half will tell their doctor. Unfortunately, once adults have fallen, they often fear falling again. This begins a downward spiral since the fear of falling yields less activity. Next, as people become idle, they become weaker, increasing the odds of another fall.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falling is commonplace in seniors. Injuries will make it hard to get around, perform everyday activities, or live independently. Annually, millions of aging adults have to get emergency care for injuries after a fall. The medical costs from seniors continue to climb while the number of elderly persons in our population grows.

Facts about Senior Falls:

• Falls many times lead to broken bones of the wrist, arm, ankle or hips
• Head injuries may worsen from common medications, like blood thinners.
• Injuries from falling require longer hospital stays than other medical admissions.
• One out of 10 adults over 85 years of age will end up fracturing a hip from a fall.
• Risk factors in the home environment can be reduced.

Reduce the Risk of Falling and Provide Solutions

What is the solution for our aging loved ones? Help reduce risk factors that lead to falls. Falls can happen because of lower body weakness, vision or eyeglass problems, poorly fitting shoes, Vitamin D deficiency, sedatives or other medications that affect balance. Other risk factors are household clutter, items left on the floor or steps, and animals, their feeding dishes, or toys. The more risk factors there are, the higher the chance of a fall.

In-home caregivers can greatly help aging adults by reducing the number of risk factors in a home environment. Caregivers trained at Comfort Keepers® are qualified to assess your loved one’s environment and make suggestions that reduce the likelihood of a fall. We can offer safety recommendations, such as discarding throw rugs, repairing uneven flooring, and using better lighting. If an adult has already incurred an injury, a caregiver can aid in their recovery.

The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers®

Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services

Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our Interactive Caregiving™ system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients’ needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. 

Senior Homecare in Victoria, BC

Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the Comfort Keepers Victoria office.

Comfort Keepers® Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes

If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers® Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.

Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families

Comfort Keepers® Victoria has achieved Exemplary Standing accreditation from Accreditation Canada. This accreditation, a rigorous evaluation of organizational processes, policies, and procedures against established quality standards by industry experts, signifies that Comfort Keepers’ offices have successfully met or surpassed the stringent benchmarks for Home Care companies as defined by Accreditation Canada.

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