Caring for the Elderly with Fall Risk

What precautions should you take with elderly loved ones who are at risk of falling?

For many older adults, their fear of falling outweighs other worries such as financial or social isolation. This fear of falling is understandable since the rate of elderly falls increases each year. If you or your loved ones have experienced falling in the past, you definitely don’t want it to happen again. The fear of falling may stem from past experience and could continue to haunt you. 

Elderly falls can have a major impact on your health and your quality of life. They may vary from minor falls causing bruises to serious ones like having broken bones or head injury. Serious falls can be debilitating and not to mention expensive. 

Since you don’t want to experience the same traumatic experience or the exacerbating pain associated with falling, you may feel paranoid to take a shower, do basic tasks, or even get out of bed. Your fear of falling stops you from living normally. 

Fear can take over and remove your confidence. This fear in the mind may translate to your body causing physical weakness and throw off your balance. 

What causes falls and who are at risk?

  • Elderly who experienced falls in the past
  • Poor balance
  • Vitamin D insufficiency
  • Pain or weakness in the lower body
  • Elderly who are under maintenance medications of sedatives and tranquilizers
  • Vision or Hearing loss or impairment
  • Having health conditions like Diabetes, Arthritis, or Parkinson’s Disease
  • Having experienced a stroke
  • Elderly whose living condition includes fall hazards

Several steps are available to help you manage your fear. Acknowledge it and undergo a fall risk assessment. This will help you better understand your risk of falling. Refer to your physical therapist and consider having an exercise plan that is suitable for you or your condition. Don’t be afraid to talk to someone about your fears. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. 

Make your home safer by removing obstructions and clutter. There are certain steps you can take to gain back your confidence. Aside from these measures, having a 24/7 protection with a brilliant piece of technology is a great way to provide a peace of mind you truly deserve. CareAlert medical alarm has a uniquely designed waterproof pendant that you can wear while taking a bath or doing your daily chores.

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