How to prevent falls in your Denver home
Tripping on a power cord or sliding on a loose rug may seem harmless to many, but they can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative watching over an elderly parent, discover how to prevent falls in your Denver home, and see how the latest smart home features can boost safety.
Simple ways to prevent falls
Simple precautions will go a long way to keeping you or your loved one protected. Even so, you also must look at the bigger picture and evaluate any medical-related issues that might elevate the chance of falls.
- Inspect your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other objects off the floors. Anchor rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety measures. Basic home improvements like safety bars in bathrooms and handrails next to stairs can greatly improve safety. If you have steps, think about supplementing your railings with slip-resistant treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Flimsy slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-out shoes with slippery soles elevate the risk of falling. Select options that fit well with good support and non-slip soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
In addition to the simple precautions like keeping objects off your floors, you need to consider your health and get advice from a doctor. Certain medical conditions and medications can make you more prone to falls. Keep your regular checkups and vision tests, and make certain you understand the possible side effects of any new medications.
Remaining active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Keep to a regular exercise routine approved by your doctor. While exercise is a must, you can also eliminate unnecessary movements and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to switch lights on or off, secure your door, or reset your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Smartphone access: Top smart homes can be operated by mobile apps. You can turn lights on or off, reset your thermostat, lock your door, and even arm your security system without getting up.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Sync your home’s security to a voice assistant, then just verbalize a command to control devices like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can set home automation actions and let your equipment activate independently. Set a full scene at day’s end and have your system arm, thermostat adjust, door secure, and lights lower on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical alert that links to your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can request help right away at times when every second counts.
Stay safe in your Denver home with Vivint
Reduce the chances of falling and live smarter with a Vivint security system in Denver. Smart home features like voice commands and home automation are a great fit for seniors and other people with mobility limitations. Add a medical pendant to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring specialists when you need it most. Place a call to (720) 807-3060 to build your system today.