How to prevent falls in your Boulder home
Catching your foot on a power cord or slipping on a loose rug might seem minor to many, but these mishaps can be disastrous for seniors. Truth be told, falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a family member looking after an elderly parent, learn how to prevent falls in your Boulder home, and see how the latest smart home features can help.
Check out simple tips for preventing falls
Straightforward precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a loved one safeguarded. However, you also have to broaden your scope and evaluate any health-related issues that could elevate the risk of falls.
- Check for hazards throughout your home. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other random items off the floor. Anchor rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Basic home improvements like railings next to stairs and support bars in bathrooms can significantly enhance safety. If you use steps, think about supplementing your railings with non-slip treads.
- Choose the right footwear. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-out shoes with slippery soles increase the risk of falling. Choose shoes that fit with good support and non-slip soles.
Get advice from a healthcare professional
In addition to the basic precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and seek guidance from a medical professional. Some health conditions and prescriptions can elevate your fall risk. Keep your normal medical appointments and vision checks, and ensure you understand the potential side effects of new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also important to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a daily exercise regimen approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is a must, you can also reduce extra movements and make your life easier with a smart home.
Boost safety and convenience with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to turn on the lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home is able to help! Here are some examples how:
- Remote access: Leading smart homes can be controlled by cell phone apps. You can lock your doors, adjust lighting and thermostat settings, and even arm your security system without getting up.
- Voice activation: You don’t even have to use your phone! Connect your home’s security to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control tools like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can configure home automation actions and let your equipment activate on their own. Set a comprehensive scene at day’s end and have your lights lower, security arm, thermostat adjust, and doors secure automatically.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical pendant that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be critical. A quick press of a button can request help right away at times when every second counts.
Stay safe in your Boulder home with Vivint
Lower the risk of falling and live smarter with a Vivint alarm system in Boulder. Smart home tools like voice control and home automation are ideal for seniors and others with mobility issues. Add a medical device to your system and get immediate access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Dial (720) 807-9203 to build your system today.