How to prevent falls in your Oceanside home
Catching your foot on an electrical cord or sliding on an unanchored rug may seem minor to many, but these accidents can be catastrophic for seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a relative watching over a loved one, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Oceanside home, and see how innovative smart home features can make a difference.
Easy ways to prevent falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a family member safeguarded. With that being said, you also must broaden your scope and evaluate any health conditions that could make falls more of a concern.
- Check for hazards throughout your home. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other items off the floors. Anchor rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety measures. Simple home improvements like support bars in bathrooms and railings beside stairs can make a significant difference. If you have steps, consider supplementing your handrails with slip-resistant treads.
- Choose the right shoes. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-down shoes with no tread left raise the risk of falls. Choose options that fit with solid support and non-skid soles.
Seek guidance from healthcare professionals
In addition to the simple precautions like keeping your floors clear, you need to consider your health and get advice from a doctor. Some health conditions and medicines can elevate your fall risk. Keep your routine medical appointments and vision exams, and make certain you understand the potential side effects of any new medications.
Remaining active is also essential to maintain your balance, strength, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is a must, you can also reduce unnecessary activity and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to adjust lights, secure your door, or change your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home is able to help! Here are some examples how:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes can be controlled by smartphone apps. You can adjust lighting and thermostat levels, lock your doors, and even arm your security system without getting up.
- Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Connect your home’s security to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just use your voice to control tools like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can set home automation actions and let your devices run automatically. Set a scene at the end of the day and have your security arm, thermostat update, door lock, and lights lower on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that links to your smart home monitoring agents can be critical. A quick press of a button can request support immediately at times when every second counts.
Live safer and smarter in your Oceanside home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and live smarter with a Vivint security system in Oceanside. Smart home features like home automation and voice commands are perfect for seniors and other residents with mobility limitations. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get immediate access to monitoring agents whenever you need it. Dial (760) 304-1641 to design your system today.