Fall Prevention Program for Seniors

Why A Fall Prevention Program for Seniors is Important

At PCH, we’re committed to helping seniors remain at home as they age, keeping them in the space where they feel safest, happiest, and most comfortable.

Seniors are more likely to suffer falls than younger adults, with 1 in 3 seniors experiencing a serious fall every year. This is due to a number of risk factors that are more common among elderly adults, including:

• Decreased strength
• Poor coordination
• Limited mobility
• Reduced eyesight
• Hearing loss
• Stiff or painful joints
• Health complications
• Cognitive disorders
• Multiple medications

Seniors are more likely to suffer a serious injury when falls occur. In many cases, these injuries can have life-altering or life-threatening side effects.

Hip fractures are a particular danger. The recovery period for a hip fracture can take up to 12 months, may require transitional care, and comes with a significant risk of life-threatening complications. The vast majority of seniors never fully recover from a hip fracture, and many older adults lose their independence as a result.

The good news is that the vast majority of falls can be prevented.

PCH’s Safe and Steady Fall Prevention program can help reduce your loved one’s risk of falling at home—the most common location for slips, trips, and falls.

How to Prevent Falls at Home for Seniors

More than 75% of dangerous falls occur in or around the home. This means that most falls can be prevented by taking precautions at home. Fall Risk Assessment

CDC Fall Prevention guide can help you identify risk factors in your loved one’s home and take steps to reduce the risks of suffering a fall.

This guide includes key information about:

• Physical, social, and emotional health impacts of falls by the elderly
• Environmental risk factors that increase the likelihood of falls at home
• Precautions you can take to eliminate fall risks from the home
• Design changes that can reduce seniors’ risk of an at-home fall
• Lifestyle changes that can further reduce fall risks for seniors

The Safe and Steady guide includes a list of easy home modifications you can make to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling at home. It also contains a 59-point home safety checklist.

With companion care, we can help your loved one maintain a safe and tidy home, and we can lend a helping hand with day-to-day tasks that may increase the risk of falls. If your loved one’s physical health puts them at high risk for falls, our Personal Assistance Services can help with activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility.

Ready to get started with fall prevention?

To get started: Contact PCH at 832-999-4747 or 832-886-7938, or email info@partnercarehealth.com and book a free, in-home consultation.