How to prevent falls in your Manhattan home

Stumbling on an electrical cord or losing your balance on an unanchored rug may seem minor to many, but these accidents can be catastrophic for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you’re a senior or a family member caring for a loved one, find tips on how to prevent falls in your Manhattan home, and see how the latest smart home features can help.

Easy ways to prevent falls

Basic precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or your loved one safeguarded. With that being said, you also need to take a big-picture approach and think about any health-related issues that may make falls more of a concern.

• Inspect your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other assorted belongings off your floor. Secure rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
  
  
• Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like support bars in bathrooms and handrails beside stairs can make a significant difference. If you use steps, think about supplementing your handrails with slip-resistant treads.
  
  
• Opt for sensible footwear. Unsupportive slippers, heels, flip-flops, and worn-out shoes with slippery soles elevate the risk of falls. Choose shoes that fit with proper support and non-skid soles.

Get advice from a healthcare professional

In addition to the basics like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and get advice from a medical professional. Several health conditions and medications can heighten your fall risk. Keep your routine healthcare checkups and vision tests, and make certain you understand the potential side effects of any new prescriptions.

Keeping active is also important to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Keep to a daily exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is essential, you can also eliminate extra activity and make your life easier with a smart home.

Boost safety and convenience with a smart home

Repeatedly getting up and down to switch lights on or off, lock your door, or adjust your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home will help! Here are some examples how:

• Remote access: Leading smart homes can be controlled by mobile apps. You can adjust lighting and thermostat levels, secure your doors, and even arm your system without leaving your chair. 

• Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your home’s security to a voice assistant, then just use your voice to control equipment like lights and locks.

• Home automation. Want to make life even more effortless? You can set home automation actions and allow your components to activate automatically. Set a comprehensive scene at day’s end and have your lights lower, security arm, thermostat update, and doors secure automatically.

In the rare event that you fall, a medical device that connects to your smart home monitoring agents can be a lifesaver. A quick press of a button can summon support fast during times when every second matters.

Stay safe in your Manhattan home with Vivint

Reduce the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint security system in Manhattan. Smart home features like voice control and home automation are a great fit for seniors and other residents with mobility limitations. Add a medical device to your system and get quick access to monitoring agents when you need it most. Call (332) 208-9869 to design your system today.