How to prevent falls in your Long Island home
Tripping on a power cord or sliding on a loose rug could seem inconsequential to many, but these accidents can be catastrophic for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for residents over 65. If you are a senior or a relative caring for an elderly parent, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Long Island home, and see how innovative smart homes can help.
Discover straightforward tips for preventing falls
Straightforward precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a loved one safeguarded. However, you also have to broaden your scope and think about any health-related issues that may make falls more of a concern.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other belongings off the floor. Secure rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety measures. Simple home improvements like safety bars in bathrooms and railings next to stairs can greatly enhance safety. If you have steps, think about supplementing your railings with non-slip treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-out shoes with smooth soles increase the risk of falling. Find shoes that fit with proper support and non-slip soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
Aside from the basics like keeping objects off your floors, you need to think about your health and seek guidance from a doctor. Certain medical conditions and medicines can heighten your fall risk. Keep your regular medical appointments and vision tests, and make sure you know the potential side effects of any new medicines.
Remaining active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your doctor. While exercise is a must, you can also reduce unnecessary activity and make life easier with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down repeatedly to switch lights on or off, lock your door, or reset your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home can help! Here are some examples how:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes can be controlled by smartphone apps. You can adjust thermostat and lighting levels, secure your doors, and even arm your security without leaving your chair.
- Voice commands: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Sync your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control tools like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can set home automation actions and allow your components to run on their own. Set a scene when you go to bed and have your security arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights dim automatically.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical alert that connects to your smart home monitoring agents can be invaluable. A simple press of a button can summon assistance immediately during times when every second matters.
Live smarter and safer in your Long Island home with Vivint
Decrease the risk of falling and live smarter with a Vivint home security system in Long Island. Smart home capabilities like voice activation and custom automation are a great fit for seniors and others with mobility limitations. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get instant access to monitoring specialists when you need it most. Dial (631) 502-4004 to build your system today.