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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

4 Fall Safety Tips For Elders In Yorba Linda

There are different risk factors for seniors than younger people, and much of the reason why is that our bones become more brittle and our muscles less toned as we age. Because of this, seniors become more likely to fall-- and unable to catch themselves on the way down, potentially leading to serious injury.



Take a look at 4 helpful tips from A-1 Home Care that can help you prepare against future falls below.

1. Tape down all area rugs. Proper senior care involves keeping trip hazards to a minimum-- which means taping down those shifty rugs that otherwise run the risk of getting caught on your feet as you step forward, potentially resulting in a nasty fall and injury.

2. Make main thoroughfares clutter-free. Don't allow clutter to gather in the hallways and main walkways of your home, which greatly contribute to a rise in falls among the elderly.

3. Have non-slip mats in tile areas of the home. Wherever water and tile meet, the risk for falls rises dramatically. To safeguard your home as much as possible, remember to place non-slip mats near sinks and tile areas (like the bathtub and kitchen) for greater safety going forward.

4. Invest in safety supports. If your continued safety would benefit from an additional railing on the stairs or grab bars in the bathroom, then don't put off investing in it any longer-- doing so could be the difference between maintaining your full health and experiencing a nasty fall that necessitates live-in care for a full recovery.

If you'd like to find out more safety tips for seniors in Yorba Linda and surrounding cities, contact an elder care expert at A-1 Home Care today by dialing (949) 650-3800 or (562) 929-8400. Each caregiver on staff is proud to serve communities across Orange County and Los Angeles, including Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Villa Park, Corona Del Mar, and Fountain Valley.