Fall Prevention
One of three older adult may experience a fall in most cases. And the result can be devastating, including broken hips, head injuries and even death. More falls occur simply while walking or doing household chores.
With aging fall may occur due to: -decreased bone and muscle strength -reduced vision and hearing -poor balance or gait problems -medical conditions that cause fatigue, dizziness, weakness, impaired balance or mobility problems. -chronic foot problems There are many things that we can do in and around our homes to decrease the likelihood of falls and make the environment safer for everyone. A fall audit from Abefal global home care can help you and your loved ones reduce the risk of falls at home, making staying at home safer.
The fall prevention audit includes: - Observational visit in the home to ensure any hazards are identified - Development of plan for removing identified hazards - Medication review to ensure side effects that can lead to dizziness, weakness or falls are managed accordingly Our specially trained clinical teams provide the following services: - Assessing each patient, s risk of experiencing a fall - Developing a customized care plan that works by reducing the risk of future falls including: -Addressing environmental risk in the home -Developing fall prevention strategies for patients. -Teaching patients exercise to strengthen their balance