END OF LIFE CARE
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April 27, 2024
Falling-related accidents are the number one cause of injuries among senior citizens. It can result in serious health concerns like hip fractures, muscle pulls and ligament tears, ankle sprains, head injury, or even fatal brain injuries. If your loves one are living alone, you can hire a caregiver from Universal Nursing Care. This way, your loves one are always under watchful observation to prevent any unfortunate accidents.
01.Keep the body active
While it is true that senior’s body starts to slow down in old age, physical activity can actually help a great deal in fall prevention. A light form of daily exercise keeps them fit and maintains body balance, which reduces the chances of a fall.
At least 30 minutes of walking daily is enough to keep senior’s body physically active. It is also advised to spend at least 8-10 hours in a day in a sitting posture to maintain a better equilibrium.
Our caregiver at home can help your elderly to keep moving and active every day.
02. Remove all hazards at home
Sometimes, even a small tumble could lead to serious injuries. This is why the first step in fall prevention is to de-clutter your home. Go through each room, especially the sections of the house most visited by your elderly, and remove all potential fall and trip hazards from the concerned areas.
03. Light up space
Install bright lighting in your living space to avoid tripping on objects that are hard to see. Add night lights in the bedroom, hallway, and bathroom to better illuminate the house at night. It is also advisable to keep a night lamp within close reach of your bed in case of midnight emergencies. Having a night-time caregiver can also help prevent any falling accidents during a nightly bathroom visit.
When an elderly lives alone at home, there is always a constant worry for their safety. Hiring a professional caregiver from Universal Nursing Care Service will help put your worries to rest.
