Falls are not a normal part of aging, and there are steps that can be taken to make the home a safer environment to age in place, including scheduling a safety assessment from an in-home care agency such as Freedom Home Care. Additionally we recommend considering the following products:

• Door Alarms: If you have a loved one who tends to wander, particularly at night, door alarms can help alert you or a caregiver that your loved one is moving about and may be at risk of falling.
• Monitoring Systems: Monitoring systems are becoming popular as a means of tracking an elderly individual's movements throughout the home. Sensors can be placed throughout the home to monitor movements and some even come with call functions for the senior to alert a caregiver in the event of a fall.
• Fall Management Socks and Slippers: These special items are available with rubber grips on the bottom to help prevent slips and are perfect for patients who are high-risk for falls. There are even slip resistant socks that can be worn in the shower!
• Bedrails: Many falls occur during the night as older adults move in their sleep or get up during the night. Bedrails can keep loved ones from falling out of bed and give them something to grip when standing to get out of bed.

This is just a sampling of some of the fall-prevention products available. For more information on products that can help keep your loved ones safe at home or for any of your in-home care questions, contact Freedom Home Care in Dothan, Alabama at 334-803-8078 or Opelika, Alabama at 334-745-7308.