How to prevent falls in your Toledo home
Tripping on an electrical cord or losing your balance on a loose rug could seem minor to many, but these accidents can be disastrous for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for people over 65. If you’re a senior or a relative watching over a loved one, discover how to prevent falls in your Toledo home, and see how innovative smart homes can help.
Explore simple tips for preventing falls
Straightforward precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a loved one protected. With that being said, you also need to broaden your scope and think about any health conditions that could increase the chance of falls.
- Inspect your home for hazards. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other belongings off the floors. Secure rugs. Ensure hallways and common areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety equipment. Simple home improvements like support bars in bathrooms and railings beside stairs can greatly enhance safety. If you use steps, think about supplementing your railings with non-slip treads.
- Choose sensible footwear. Flimsy slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-out shoes with smooth soles elevate the risk of falling. Choose options that fit with solid support and non-slip soles.
Get advice from a healthcare professional
Beyond the basic precautions like keeping your floors clear, you need to think about your health and consult with a medical professional. Several health conditions and prescriptions can heighten your fall risk. Keep your routine medical checkups and vision exams, and ensure you know the potential side effects of any new prescriptions.
Keeping active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stay on a regular exercise plan approved by your medical provider. While exercise is essential, you can also eliminate unnecessary movements and make your life easier with a smart home.
Boost convenience and safety with a smart home
Constantly getting up and down to adjust lights, lock your door, or change your thermostat isn’t necessary. A smart home is able to help! Here’s how:
- Remote access: Top smart homes can be controlled by smartphone apps. You can adjust thermostat and light settings, secure your doors, and even arm your system from any location.
- Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Link your system to a voice assistant, then just say an instruction to control devices like locks and thermostats.
- Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can program custom automation actions and let your equipment activate automatically. Set a full scene when you go to bed and have your lights dim, system arm, thermostat adjust, and doors lock on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical alert that contacts your smart home monitoring team can be critical. A quick press of a button can request support fast at times when each moment matters.
Live smarter and safer in your Toledo home with Vivint
Reduce the chances of falling and increase your safety with a Vivint home security system in Toledo. Smart home features like voice control and home automation are a great fit for seniors and other residents with mobility issues. Add a medical alert to your system and get instant access to monitoring professionals during emergencies. Dial (419) 614-6278 to create your system today.