How to prevent falls in your Sioux City home
Losing your balance on an unanchored rug or tripping on a power cord could seem minor to many, but they can be disastrous for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for residents over 65. If you are a senior or a relative looking after a parent or grandparent, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Sioux City home, and see how modern smart homes can make a difference.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Straightforward precautions will go a long way to keeping you or your loved one safe. However, you also have to broaden your scope and think about any medical-related issues that could elevate your fall risk.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other belongings off the floors. Tape down rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety features. Simple home improvements like railings next to stairs and safety bars in showers can make a big difference. If you use steps, think about supplementing your railings with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose the right footwear. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with no tread left elevate the risk of falls. Find shoes that fit with good support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
Aside from the basics like keeping items off your floors, you need to think about your health and get advice from a medical professional. Some medical conditions and medicines can make you more prone to falls. Keep your routine healthcare checkups and vision tests, and make certain you know the possible side effects of new prescriptions.
Staying active is also vital to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your doctor. While exercise is a must, you can also reduce extra movements and make life easier with a smart home.
Boost safety and convenience with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or change your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home will help! Here’s how:
- Mobile access: Many modern smart homes are controlled by smartphone apps. You can turn lights on or off, reset your thermostat, secure your door, and even arm your security without leaving your chair.
- Voice control: You don’t even have to use your phone! Link your home to a smart speaker, then just use your voice to control equipment like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can configure home automation actions and let your equipment run automatically. Set a scene at day’s end and have your doors lock, lights lower, system arm, and thermostat adjust simultaneously.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that contacts your smart home monitoring agents can be a lifesaver. A quick press of a button can get you support fast at times when every second counts.
Live smarter and safer in your Sioux City home with Vivint
Lower the risk of falling and live smarter with a Vivint security system in Sioux City. Smart home capabilities like voice control and custom automation are perfect for seniors and other people with mobility restrictions. Add a medical device to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring specialists during emergencies. Place a call to (712) 600-3453 to build your system today.