How to prevent falls in your Logan home
Tripping on an electrical cord or losing your balance on an unsecured rug might seem minor to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. Truth be told, falls are the top cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative caring for a parent or grandparent, discover how to prevent falls in your Logan home, and see how modern smart home features can make a difference.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or your loved one protected. However, you also need to broaden your scope and evaluate any health-related issues that could make falls more of a concern.
- Check for hazards around your home. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other assorted belongings off your floor. Anchor rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety features. Standard home improvements like safety bars in bathrooms and railings beside stairs can make a noticeable difference. If you have steps, consider supplementing your railings with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose the right shoes. Loose slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-down shoes with slippery soles raise the chance of falls. Select shoes that fit with proper support and non-slip soles.
Seek guidance from medical professionals
Aside from the simple precautions like keeping objects off your floors, you need to assess your health and seek guidance from a healthcare professional. Several health complications and prescriptions can make you more prone to falls. Keep your regular medical appointments and vision checks, and make sure you know the potential side effects of any new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stick to a daily exercise plan approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also eliminate unnecessary activity and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Add safety and convenience with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to turn on the lights, lock your door, or reset your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home is able to help! Here are some examples how:
- Remote access: Leading smart homes can be operated by cell phone apps. You can turn lights on or off, reset your thermostat, secure your door, and even arm your security without getting up.
- Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Connect your home to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control tools like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can program custom automation actions and allow your components to run automatically. Set a scene when you go to bed and have your security arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights dim simultaneously.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical alert that connects to your smart home monitoring agents can be invaluable. A quick press of a button can request assistance fast at times when each moment counts.
Live safer and smarter in your Logan home with Vivint
Lower the chances of falling and live smarter with a Vivint home security system in Logan. Smart home tools like home automation and voice activation are ideal for seniors and other residents with mobility issues. Add a medical device to your system and get instant access to monitoring professionals when you need it most. Place a call to (562) 376-5457 to build your system today.