How to prevent falls in your West Bloomfield home
Catching your foot on an electrical cord or losing your balance on an unanchored rug may seem harmless to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a relative watching over a loved one, learn how to prevent falls in your West Bloomfield home, and see how innovative smart home features can make a difference.
Explore simple tips for preventing falls
Simple precautions will go a long way to keeping you or your loved one safe. Even so, you also need to broaden your scope and think about any medical-related issues that might elevate your fall risk.
- Look for hazards throughout your home. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other assorted objects off the floors. Secure rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like grab bars in bathrooms and railings next to stairs can significantly boost safety. If you use steps, supplement your railings with non-slip treads.
- Choose the right footwear. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with slippery soles increase the risk of falls. Select options that fit well with solid support and non-slip soles.
Speak with your doctor
Aside from the basic precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and get advice from a doctor. Certain medical conditions and medicines can increase your fall risk. Keep your regular healthcare checkups and vision checks, and make certain you know the potential side effects of your medicines.
Staying active is also essential to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a daily exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is essential, you can also eliminate extra movements and make life more convenient with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down repeatedly to adjust lights, secure your door, or reset your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home can help! Here’s what you can do:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes can be operated by mobile apps. You can lock your doors, adjust lighting and thermostat settings, and even arm your system without getting up.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Connect your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just speak a command to control tools like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can configure custom automation actions and allow your components to run on their own. Set a full scene at the end of the day and have your lights lower, system arm, thermostat update, and doors lock simultaneously.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical device that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be a lifesaver. A simple touch of a button can request support fast at times when every second matters.
Stay safe in your West Bloomfield home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint alarm system in West Bloomfield. Smart home tools like custom automation and voice control are perfect for seniors and other people with mobility issues. Add a medical pendant to your smart home and get immediate access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Call (248) 963-1801 to create your system today.