How to prevent falls in your Champaign home
Slipping on an unsecured rug or tripping on an electrical cord might seem minor 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 family member looking after a loved one, discover how to prevent falls in your Champaign home, and see how innovative smart home features can help.
Discover straightforward tips for preventing falls
Straightforward precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or a loved one protected. However, you also must look at the bigger picture and think about any health conditions that might elevate your fall risk.
- Inspect your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other assorted belongings off the floor. Anchor rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Simple home improvements like railings next to stairs and grab bars in showers can significantly enhance safety. If you have steps, think about supplementing your handrails with non-slip treads.
- Choose sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-out shoes with slippery soles increase the chance of falls. Select shoes that fit well with proper support and non-slip soles.
Seek guidance from medical professionals
Beyond the simple precautions like keeping your floors clear, you need to assess your health and seek guidance from a doctor. Some health conditions and medications can heighten your fall risk. Keep your normal appointments and vision checks, and ensure you know the possible side effects of any new medicines.
Keeping active is also important to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a regular exercise routine approved by your doctor. While exercise is essential, you can also reduce extra activity and make life simpler with a smart home.
Add convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home will help! Here’s what you can do:
- Remote access: Many modern smart homes are controlled by cell phone apps. You can lock your doors, adjust thermostat and lighting settings, and even arm your system from any location.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need a smartphone to control your devices! Sync 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 lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set home automation actions and let your components operate independently. Set a full scene at day’s end and have your doors secure, lights dim, security arm, and thermostat adjust simultaneously.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical pendant that connects to your smart home monitoring team can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can request support right away during times when every moment counts.
Stay safe in your Champaign home with Vivint
Decrease the chances of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in Champaign. Smart home capabilities like voice control and home automation are perfect for seniors and others with mobility restrictions. Add a medical alert to your system and get quick access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Dial (217) 759-1212 to build your system today.