How to prevent falls in your Brooklyn home
Tripping on a power cord or losing your balance on an unanchored rug may seem harmless to many, but they can be devastating for seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative looking after a parent or grandparent, discover how to prevent falls in your Brooklyn home, and see how modern smart homes can make a difference.
Discover tips for preventing falls
Straightforward precautions will go a long way to keeping you or a loved one safeguarded. However, you also need to broaden your scope and consider any health-related issues that may raise your fall risk.
- Assess your home for hazards. Keep boxes, papers, clothing, and other belongings off the floors. Secure rugs. Ensure walkways are free of electrical cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like safety bars in bathrooms and railings beside stairs can significantly boost safety. If you use steps, think about supplementing your railings with non-slip treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with slippery soles elevate the risk of falls. Select shoes that fit well with solid support and non-skid soles.
Talk to your doctor
Aside from the basic precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and consult with a medical professional. Several medical conditions and medications can make you more prone to falls. Keep your routine medical appointments and vision checks, and make certain you understand the potential side effects of new prescriptions.
Staying active is also vital to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a regular exercise plan approved by your doctor. While exercise is a must, you can also eliminate extra activity and make your life simpler with a smart home.
Enhance convenience and safety with a smart home
Repeatedly getting up and down to switch lights on or off, lock your door, or reset your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home is able to help! Here’s what you can do:
- Mobile access: Leading smart homes are controlled by cell phone apps. You can turn lights off or on, reset your thermostat, lock your door, and even arm your security system from any location.
- Voice activation: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your home to a smart speaker, then just say a command to control devices like locks and thermostats.
- Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set home automation actions and let your devices operate independently. Set a full scene at the end of the day and have your lights dim, security arm, thermostat adjust, and doors lock automatically.
In the worst-case scenario of a fall, a medical device that contacts your smart home monitoring agents can be invaluable. A quick press of a button can summon help immediately at times when each moment matters.
Stay safe in your Brooklyn home with Vivint
Reduce the chances of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint security system in Brooklyn. Smart home features like voice commands and home automation are perfect for seniors and others with mobility restrictions. Add a medical pendant to your system and get quick access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Call (929) 552-2194 to create your system today.