Fall Risk Reduction

Eliminating Fall Risks With The Help Of Comfort Keepers In Victoria, BC

As sustaining fall-related injuries is one of the biggest health concerns in senior years, minimizing fall risks is widely considered the best way to help older adults stay active and independent as they age.

With this in mind, a major aspect of what we do here at Comfort Keepers is to take preventative action in order to maintain one’s overall quality of life. Our trained caregivers help senior clients continue to live independently at home, in safer, hazard-free surroundings.

If your loved one’s wish is to remain at home throughout their golden years, helping them reduce the risks of falls and tripping hazards is of utmost importance.

Our home care can help

Comfort Keepers is proud to offer our customized senior care services to aging adults across Victoria, James Bay, Oak Bridge, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, North Saanich, Saanichton, Central Saanich, Esquimalt, View Royal, Metchosin, Broadmead, Royal Oak, Fairfield, and the surrounding areas of British Columbia.

This program is specially geared toward promoting mobility and balance, eliminating fall risks, and minimizing potential hazards, both inside and outside your parent’s home. With the help of Comfort Keepers, your loved one can continue to live in their preferred routine while your family can have peace of mind knowing they are safe and comfortable.

In Victoria, BC, our fall risk reduction program comprises of:

• Safety risk assessment
• Activities focused on fall prevention
• Coordination of home improvements, such as installing grab bars and handrails, placing non-skid mats, fixating the carpets, and more
• Mobility assistance
• Incidental transportation

Personal Support Workers from Comfort Keepers will also encourage your parent to engage in senior-friendly exercises. A low-impact exercise regimen recommended by a physician can significantly improve your loved one’s balance, flexibility, and strength, making them far less susceptible to falls. Physical activity can also have a positive effect on their overall health and make your aging Mom or Dad feel much more secure and confident.

It is important to keep in mind that we offer more than fall risk reduction within our care plans. We can help your loved one with a range of daily tasks, from meal prep to light housekeeping, and ensure they have plenty of mental and social activity too.

Contact us today

Contact us today to learn more about fall risk reduction and schedule your free in-home consultation with Comfort Keepers. You can reach us online or call (778) 265-5999. We are here to help!