Care Your Way

Allied Health

Moving around as we get older can often times become more difficult. With this reduced mobility comes a range of other health problems which can have an adverse affect on your overall well-being. This could be a loss of independence to social isolation with you not being able to do what you used to do, to ensure you remain happy and healthy in your own home for as long as possible. Regular exercise is of utmost importance to maintain strength and mobility which can reduce the risk of falls.

To reduce the risk of falls and to maintain mobility, regular exercise is important so that you can keep moving without the use of aids such as walking sticks and 4 wheelie walkers.. Care Your Way can assist you by engaging an Allied Health practitioner such as a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Podiatrist.

Some indicators that you might be having mobility problems could include unsteadiness, trouble getting in and out of a chair or difficulty walking. If you are experiencing any of these you could be at an increased risk of falls.

There are many benefits for participating in regular exercise which range from physical to mental.

In Australia, falling is the most common mobility problem in older Australians As a result of falling there could be broken bones, bruising, pain and soreness which can limit the range of movement and induce a fear of it happening again. If one experiences a really bad fall which incurs a major injury then it is highly likely that mobility aids such as a walker or wheelchair may be needed. Sometimes major falls can even lead to death, so falls prevention is very important in being able to remain living at home as long as possible .

Top Fall Prevention Strategies
To help reduce the risk of falls in the home there are a number of things you can do.

Keep clear
the biggest causes of fall in the home are trip hazards which may thing such as mats and other obstacles. It is important to have defined walkways where possible and they are kept clear of furniture and other items such as electrical cords. Care Your Way can provide an Occupational Therapist to assess the risk and make recommendations that will reduce the risk of falls.

Get the right advice

An Occupational Therapist can assess your home providing the best solution for you that will be unique to your home. Recommendations for things like lighting and handrails can make a huge difference in ensuring stairs and other high-risk areas are safer.

An Occupational Therapist can also recommend a suitable shower chair, assess where grab rails would be of the most benefit, other items that might include a handheld shower hose to make things safer.

It 's extremely vital that if you or a loved one are at risk of a fall that you have means of alerting others so that you can obtain assistance as soon as possible.

Care Your Way can provide you with an emergency pendant which can detect if a fall has occurred and emergency procedures will be implemented as soon as the call is received.