Fall Risk Prevention for Long Beach, CA Seniors
How much do you know about preventing senior falls, either for yourself or an elderly loved one?
Taking care of our beloved seniors involves ensuring their safety, especially when it comes to preventing falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights that falls are a major cause of injury among Americans aged 65 and older. These falls not only impact physical health but can also significantly affect seniors’ overall quality of life.
Amada Long Beach Addresses Senior Fall Risk
At Amada Long Beach, CA, our fall risk program is tailored to address this critical issue. Our trained caregivers help you manage one of the biggest risks to healthy and happy aging. Falls often precipitate much greater health declines in seniors and being at risk for falling can force dramatic senior lifestyle changes. Fortunately, small adjustments and caregiving help can go a long way. At Amada Long Beach, we assist seniors who are managing chronic conditions that might make them more susceptible to falls.
The Amada Long Beach care team’s expertise has supported numerous seniors through recovery, medication adjustments and conditions resulting from fall risk determinations.
How We Navigate the Risk of Falling
Understanding the common causes and risk factors associated with falls is crucial. Medical conditions, medication side effects, and improper footwear significantly contribute to the risk of falling. Amada Long Beach caregivers are proficient in assisting seniors with stabilization exercises and making these exercises enjoyable and effective.
Our Dedication to Collaborative Care
Collaboration plays a pivotal role in preventing falls among older adults. We work closely with healthcare professionals, including home health agencies, doctors and assisted living communities, to ensure a holistic approach to fall prevention. Our caregivers are experienced in utilizing tools such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts, offering invaluable assistance to seniors in need.
How We Empower Seniors to Age Gracefully in Their Own Homes
The fear of falling and its consequences can be overwhelming for seniors and their families. Our aim is to alleviate this fear by empowering seniors with the knowledge and resources to minimize their risk of falls. As experts in Long-Term Care Insurance and being an approved VA home care provider, Amada Long Beach is committed to preserving independence and well-being for our senior clients living in Torrance, Long Beach, Bixby Knolls, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Carson, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Ladera Heights, Lomita, and Greater Los Angeles.
Preventing falls is a priority for public health. These incidents lead not only to physical injuries, such as hip fractures but also result in substantial medical costs and a decline in overall health. We help seniors and their families understand fall risk and through our caregivers strive to reduce the number of falls and fall-related injuries.
Learn How Amada Long Beach, CA Can Help Today
To learn more about preventing falls and preserving your independence, call us today at 310-953-0440. As Long-Term Care Insurance experts and approved VA home care providers, we would love to show you what a difference our senior care expertise and reliable caregiving team can make!