1. Locate a helpful exercise or balance class. Key elements of the program should include: rebuilding muscle strength, balance, as well as flexibility.
2. Home safety check is the first step. Clear pathways throughout your entire house, making sure to remove anything that you may trip over. Set up your house so the lighting is bright so you can see clearly. If you have stairs, install railing so that you have secure safety guards. If needed, install safety rails in other locations around your house if extra safety precaution is needed.
3. Maintain open communication with family members and nearby friends. Never fear asking for help or advice. Falling is not always just a problem for Austin seniors.
4. Healthy communications with your doctor is always important. Talk to him/her about your falling concerns, whether you have a history of falling, or any worries you may have for future.
5. Make regular doctor visits to have your eyesight and hearing checked, as having sound sight and hearing is vital to maintaining balance.
6. Keep an ongoing evaluation of which medications you are on, keeping your primary health care provider included, keeping a watchful eye on whether anything you may be taking could be the reason for consistent falling or imbalance. Always remember to not self medicate, but to only take what your doctor prescribes you.
Click here for more help if you are an Austin senior in need of help in regards to balance and falling.
BrightStar Care of Austin proudly provide Home Care and Support for Seniors, including 24 hour in home health care, and support in independent and assisted living communities. We provide all levels of home care from companion services to Skilled Nursing. Medical Staffing, Home care, In-Home Skilled Nursing, In-Home Physical Therapy for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, Companion and Personal Care for Elders with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We also provide Home Child Care, Sitter and Nanny services for Children and Support for New Mothers. We Support Veterans as a partner of the VA/Veterans administration provider network and area a Home Care Provider for U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation, and a DOL DEEOIC provider. We Accept most Long Term Care Insurance benefits, provide Hospice care, Live-in care, CNA, Caregiver, RN, LPN, RN Supervision, Compassionate Care, and Compatibility Guarantees. We are an ALS Society partner, Alzheimer Association member, Colorado Health Care Association member, providing care for developmentally disabled and individuals of all ages with mental health and behavioral health diagnosis. Other services inlcude safe discharge and transportation from the hospital or rehab facility, Post Op care both short and long term, Pre Operation and preparation help and assistance, client monitoring for out of town family members. Proudly serving Central Austin, Eastern Travis County, North Austin, East Austin, West Austin, Lake Travis, South Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Tarrytown.
2. Home safety check is the first step. Clear pathways throughout your entire house, making sure to remove anything that you may trip over. Set up your house so the lighting is bright so you can see clearly. If you have stairs, install railing so that you have secure safety guards. If needed, install safety rails in other locations around your house if extra safety precaution is needed.
3. Maintain open communication with family members and nearby friends. Never fear asking for help or advice. Falling is not always just a problem for Austin seniors.
4. Healthy communications with your doctor is always important. Talk to him/her about your falling concerns, whether you have a history of falling, or any worries you may have for future.
5. Make regular doctor visits to have your eyesight and hearing checked, as having sound sight and hearing is vital to maintaining balance.
6. Keep an ongoing evaluation of which medications you are on, keeping your primary health care provider included, keeping a watchful eye on whether anything you may be taking could be the reason for consistent falling or imbalance. Always remember to not self medicate, but to only take what your doctor prescribes you.
Click here for more help if you are an Austin senior in need of help in regards to balance and falling.
BrightStar Care of Austin proudly provide Home Care and Support for Seniors, including 24 hour in home health care, and support in independent and assisted living communities. We provide all levels of home care from companion services to Skilled Nursing. Medical Staffing, Home care, In-Home Skilled Nursing, In-Home Physical Therapy for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, Companion and Personal Care for Elders with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. We also provide Home Child Care, Sitter and Nanny services for Children and Support for New Mothers. We Support Veterans as a partner of the VA/Veterans administration provider network and area a Home Care Provider for U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation, and a DOL DEEOIC provider. We Accept most Long Term Care Insurance benefits, provide Hospice care, Live-in care, CNA, Caregiver, RN, LPN, RN Supervision, Compassionate Care, and Compatibility Guarantees. We are an ALS Society partner, Alzheimer Association member, Colorado Health Care Association member, providing care for developmentally disabled and individuals of all ages with mental health and behavioral health diagnosis. Other services inlcude safe discharge and transportation from the hospital or rehab facility, Post Op care both short and long term, Pre Operation and preparation help and assistance, client monitoring for out of town family members. Proudly serving Central Austin, Eastern Travis County, North Austin, East Austin, West Austin, Lake Travis, South Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Tarrytown.