How to prevent falls in your Las Vegas home
Stumbling on a power cord or losing your balance on an unsecured rug could seem minor to many, but they can be devastating for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for residents over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative looking after a loved one, discover how to prevent falls in your Las Vegas home, and see how the latest smart homes can make a difference.
Easy ways to prevent falls
Straightforward precautions will make a big difference in keeping you or a family member safeguarded. Even so, you also must take a big-picture approach and consider any health conditions that could increase the risk of falls.
- Inspect your home for hazards. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other objects off the floor. Tape down rugs. Ensure walkways are free of power cords.
- Install safety features. Basic home improvements like railings next to stairs and support bars in bathrooms can greatly improve safety. If you use steps, supplement your railings with slip-resistant treads.
- Choose the right footwear. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and old shoes with slippery soles increase the chance of falls. Find options that fit with good support and non-slip soles.
Seek guidance from medical professionals
In addition to the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to assess your health and seek guidance from a medical professional. Some medical conditions and medicines can make you more susceptible to falls. Keep your routine medical checkups and vision tests, and ensure you know the possible side effects of new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also important to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stay on a daily exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is a must, you can also eliminate extra activity and make your life easier with a smart home.
Add convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to switch lights on or off, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home can help! Here are some examples how:
- Mobile access: Many modern smart homes can be controlled by mobile apps. You can adjust thermostat and light settings, lock your doors, and even arm your system from any location.
- Voice activation: You don’t even have to use your phone! Link your system to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just speak a directive to control tools like lights and locks.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can program smart automation actions and let your devices operate on their own. Set a full scene at the end of the day and have your doors secure, lights lower, security arm, and thermostat update on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical alert that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A quick press of a button can request assistance fast at times when each moment matters.
Live safer and smarter in your Las Vegas home with Vivint
Reduce the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint alarm system in Las Vegas. Smart home capabilities like home automation and voice activation are a great fit for seniors and others with mobility restrictions. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring agents during emergencies. Place a call to (725) 444-7026 to create your system today.