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How Seniors Can Prevent Slip And Fall Accidents

As we get older, falls are more dangerous for our bones and our overall health. A bad fall can reduce your mobility and impact your ability to be independent. Thankfully, there are simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of a fall. And what better time to implement these changes than fall prevention month?

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1. Clear The Walkways

Hallways, staircases, and any high-traffic areas should be free of obstructions that you might trip over. Remove boxes, papers, cords, and decorative items. Tape down your rugs so you don’t trip on the edges. Move short furniture, like coffee tables, potted plants, and quilt racks to areas where you are less likely to walk into them.

2. Install Assistive Devices

You can purchase handrails to install in key areas of your home, including next to the front steps, next to the bathtub and toilet, or even next to your favourite chair in the living room. You can also consider assistive lifts that can move you up and down the stairs. If your mobility is already limited, a caregiver can help you safely get around.

3. Keep Exercising

Fear of falling keeps some seniors from exercising, but that can actually increase the chance of injury. Exercise is very important to increase and maintain muscle strength, bone density, and flexibility. If you feel concerned about your ability to exercise, a trainer who specializes in senior workouts or a live in care assistant can guide you while exercising.

4. Talk To Your Doctor

Certain medications can increase your risk of falling by increasing the feeling of dizziness and lightheadedness. Talk to your doctor about switching to a different medication, if one is available, or how to manage your symptoms.

Prevent Falls With iCare Home Health: Live In Care & At Home Health Care Services

Many of iCare’s at home care services can help reduce your risk of falling by helping you stay active and healthy. We offer seniors and people of all ages live in care services, recreational therapy, and dementia care in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and the surrounding areas. Explore our full range of services, and talk to our experts to see if our live in care and dementia care in Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington is right for you.

iCare Home health is a boutique, visionary home healthcare agency that leverages creative and innovative solutions to empower Canadians, young or old to recover from medical procedure or age with dignity in the comfort of their homes.

Our services include Friend at Home, Personal Support at Home, Nurse at Home and Advanced foot care at home or at one of our growing clinics sites.

Our Care Plans are individualized to client needs and preferences. Our team is passionate about the care they provide and strive to make a difference wherever the opportunity arises.

For more information, visit our website at www.icarehomehealth.ca or email us at info@icarehomehealth.ca.

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President of iCare Home Health Services, a community based, boutique home health care company dedicated to serving the needs of our customers to maintain their quality of life and dignity while they recover from illness or age at the comfort of their own home.

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