How to prevent falls in your New York City home
Catching your foot on an electrical cord or losing your balance on an unsecured rug could seem harmless to many, but these mishaps can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for people over 65. If you are a senior or a relative watching over a parent or grandparent, find tips on how to prevent falls in your New York City home, and see how modern smart homes can boost safety.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Straightforward precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or a loved one safe. With that being said, you also must broaden your scope and consider any health conditions that may make falls more likely.
- Check your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other objects off the floors. Anchor rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety features. Standard home improvements like safety bars in showers and handrails beside stairs can greatly boost safety. If you have steps, consider supplementing your railings with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose sensible footwear. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-out shoes with smooth soles elevate the risk of falling. Select shoes that fit with proper support and non-slip soles.
Talk to your doctor
Aside from the basics like keeping your floors clear, you need to think about your health and get advice from a doctor. Certain medical conditions and medications can elevate your fall risk. Keep your routine appointments and vision tests, and make certain you understand the possible side effects of any new medicines.
Remaining active is also important to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stay on a regular exercise routine approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also cut out unnecessary activity and make life more convenient with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Constantly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or change your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home is able to help! Here are some examples how:
- Remote access: Many modern smart homes are controlled by mobile apps. You can turn lights on or off, reset your thermostat, lock your door, and even arm your system without leaving your chair.
- Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Connect your home to a smart speaker, then just speak an instruction to control tools like lights and locks.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can configure smart automation actions and let your devices activate automatically. Set a scene when you go to bed and have your lights dim, system arm, thermostat update, and doors secure automatically.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that links to your smart home monitoring team can be critical. A quick press of a button can request assistance right away at times when every moment counts.
Stay safe in your New York City home with Vivint
Reduce the chances of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint home security system in New York City. Smart home capabilities like voice activation and custom automation are ideal for seniors and other people with mobility issues. Add a medical pendant to your smart home and get immediate access to monitoring professionals when you need it most. Place a call to (332) 877-9062 to build your system today.