How to prevent falls in your Pensacola home
Stumbling on a power cord or sliding on an unanchored rug could seem inconsequential to many, but these accidents can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a family member looking after a loved one, learn how to prevent falls in your Pensacola home, and see how innovative smart homes can help.
Simple tips to prevent falls
Basic precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a family member safeguarded. Even so, you also have to take a big-picture approach and consider any medical-related issues that might elevate your fall risk.
- Check for hazards throughout your home. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other random items off your floor. Secure rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety measures. Basic home improvements like support bars in bathrooms and handrails beside stairs can greatly enhance safety. If you have steps, think about supplementing your handrails with slip-preventing treads.
- Choose sensible footwear. Flimsy slippers, flip-flops, heels, and old shoes with smooth soles raise the chance of falls. Select shoes that fit with proper support and non-slip soles.
Get advice from a medical professional
Beyond the basic precautions like keeping your floors clear, you need to consider your health and get advice from a medical professional. Several health conditions and medicines can increase your fall risk. Keep your regular medical checkups and vision tests, and make certain you know the possible side effects of your prescriptions.
Remaining active is also essential to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your doctor. While exercise is essential, you can also cut out extra movements and make life simpler with a smart home.
Enhance safety and convenience with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to adjust lights, secure your door, or reset your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home will help! Here are some examples how:
- Smartphone access: Top smart homes can be operated by smartphone apps. You can adjust lighting and thermostat levels, secure your doors, and even arm your system from any location.
- Voice control: You don’t even have to use your phone! Connect your system to a voice assistant, then just speak a command to control tools like locks and lights.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even simpler? You can program smart automation actions and allow your components to activate on their own. Set a scene when you go to bed and have your lights lower, security arm, thermostat update, and doors secure automatically.
In the rare event that you fall, a medical pendant that connects to your smart home monitoring specialists can be a lifesaver. A quick press of a button can get you assistance immediately during times when each moment matters.
Live smarter and safer in your Pensacola home with Vivint
Decrease the chances of falling and live smarter with a Vivint security system in Pensacola. Smart home capabilities like custom automation and voice activation are a great fit for seniors and other people with mobility restrictions. Add a medical device to your system and get quick access to monitoring professionals during emergencies. Call (850) 790-5902 to create your system today.