You might not realize this, but sometimes one of the biggest risk factors when it comes to your senior falling or not could be the decisions that she’s making. This is because trying to do too much can force her into a bad situation.
So Much Determines Fall Risk
There are so many different reasons that your elderly family member could be more at risk of falling. Everything from her health to her home to her behavior can make a huge difference. So it’s important that you’re paying attention to as much as you can about what could make her fall. One big factor in fall risk is whether your senior is making decisions that put her at greater risk of falling.
There’s a Greater Physical Demand
No matter what kind of shape your senior is in, the bottom line is that the things that she used to do easily now require a great deal more physical effort from her than they did in the past. Carrying groceries into the house may not be as simple as it once was, especially if your senior tries to carry more than she should at one time. Stubbornly pushing ahead with those decisions could lead to a significant fall risk.
She Has to Adjust Her Regular Routine
Your senior may need to start adapting her regular routine in order to counteract these problems. Wearing shoes that prevent slipping and falling, choosing to take tasks more slowly or not at all, and giving herself more of a chance to rest can all help. Sit down with your elderly family member and determine what she can do to adjust what she’s doing now so that she’s safer.
Having Help Makes a Huge Difference
If your elderly family member feels as if she has to keep doing as much as possible, she may be pushing herself way too hard. Having help from you or from senior care providers can allow your aging adult to do only that which she can safely handle on her own. Once she knows that other tasks are handled and that she doesn’t have to concern herself with them, it may be much easier for her to sit back and trust that you’ve got things under control.
Remember to talk to your elderly family member’s doctor if you notice anything that makes you worry that she’ll experience a fall. The sooner that you pay attention to even those small clues that she could be likely to take a tumble the sooner you can put a plan in place to prevent that fall.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering Elder Care in Anaheim Hills, CA, contact the caring staff at No Place Like Home Homecare today at 951-382-5266.
About Kristi Duran
Kristi Duran is the owner of No Place Like Home Homecare. Kristi started NPLH because of her absolute love for seniors. She was raised by her grandparents from the day she was born. Kristi has a special connection to seniors and understands their wishes and needs to stay independent.
Kristi has worked in the medical field for years and has seen first-hand how aging seniors want nothing more than to age in the comfort of their own home with dignity and grace. At NPLH, she and her caregivers insure that this happens.
NPLH is not a large franchise. It is a personal family owned homecare service. This insures a one on one personalized touch. Kristi is available 24 hours a day to her clients and their families.