How to prevent falls in your Killeen home
Losing your balance on an unanchored rug or catching your foot on a power cord might seem harmless to many, but they can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a family member caring for a loved one, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Killeen home, and see how modern smart homes can boost safety.
Simple ways to prevent falls
Straightforward precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or your loved one safeguarded. However, you also must take a big-picture approach and evaluate any health conditions that might increase your fall risk.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other assorted items off the floor. Tape down rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like safety bars in showers and railings next to stairs can make a noticeable difference. If you have steps, think about supplementing your railings with non-slip treads.
- Choose the right shoes. Unsupportive slippers, sandals, heels, and worn-out shoes with smooth soles raise the risk of falling. Find shoes that fit with solid support and non-slip soles.
Consult with your doctor
In addition to the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to think about your health and consult with a healthcare professional. Several medical conditions and medicines can make you more prone to falls. Keep your routine medical checkups and vision exams, and ensure you understand the possible side effects of new prescriptions.
Remaining active is also important to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stay on a regular exercise plan approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is a must, you can also cut out extra movements and make life easier with a smart home.
Boost safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to switch lights on or off, lock your door, or reset your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Smartphone access: Top smart homes can be operated by smartphone apps. You can adjust thermostat and light levels, secure your doors, and even arm your system without leaving your chair.
- Voice control: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Connect your home’s security to a voice assistant, then just say an instruction to control equipment like lights and locks.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set custom automation actions and allow your components to activate automatically. Set a full scene at day’s end and have your security arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights lower simultaneously.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that links to your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can summon support fast at times when each moment counts.
Stay safe in your Killeen home with Vivint
Lower the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint security system in Killeen. Smart home capabilities like voice activation and custom automation are perfect for seniors and other residents with mobility limitations. Add a medical pendant to your system and get quick access to monitoring professionals whenever you need it. Call (254) 351-0495 to build your system today.