How to prevent falls in your Bakersfield home
Stumbling on a power cord or slipping on an unanchored rug could seem inconsequential to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative watching over an elderly parent, learn how to prevent falls in your Bakersfield home, and see how modern smart homes can boost safety.
Simple ways to prevent falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a family member protected. With that being said, you also need to look at the bigger picture and think about any health conditions that could increase the risk of falls.
- Look for hazards throughout your home. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other assorted belongings off the floors. Anchor rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like railings next to stairs and grab bars in bathrooms can make a significant difference. If you have steps, consider supplementing your handrails with non-slip treads.
- Choose sensible shoes. Loose slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with no tread left increase the risk of falls. Find shoes that fit well with good support and non-skid soles.
Talk to your doctor
Aside from the basic precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to assess your health and get advice from a medical professional. Some health conditions and prescriptions can heighten your fall risk. Keep your routine healthcare checkups and vision tests, and make certain you know the possible side effects of your prescriptions.
Remaining active is also important to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stay on a daily exercise regimen approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also cut out unnecessary activity and make life easier with a smart home.
Enhance convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to turn on the lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home will help! Here’s how:
- Remote access: Leading smart homes can be operated by cell phone apps. You can turn lights off or on, reset your thermostat, secure your door, and even arm your security system without getting up.
- Voice control: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Link your home’s security to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just use your voice to control equipment like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can set smart automation actions and allow your devices to activate automatically. Set a comprehensive scene when you go to bed and have your lights dim, security arm, thermostat update, and doors lock on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that contacts your smart home monitoring agents can be critical. A quick press of a button can summon assistance immediately at times when each moment matters.
Stay safe in your Bakersfield home with Vivint
Decrease the chances of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in Bakersfield. Smart home capabilities like custom automation and voice activation are ideal for seniors and other people with mobility issues. Add a medical pendant to your system and get immediate access to monitoring agents whenever you need it. Dial (661) 732-2557 to create your system today.