Sitting in Peoria, among dozens of commercial and health centers, can make you feel like you're in the center of care and attention. However, even the safest places can offer some risk of slips and falls, especially for seniors. For this reason, Vista del Rio takes every step possible to implement fall prevention interventions and ensure that Independent Living in retirement is as smooth as possible.
Below, we offer several ways that we look after those in our care, using:
Read on to discover more about our independent and maintenance-free lifestyle, which offers support for your loved ones in Peoria, Arizona. Discover senior safety tips and fall-prevention activities designed to assist with Independent Living safety. Then, please discuss with us how we prioritize avoiding falls in seniors as one of our top priorities.
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury in those of retirement age. Most falls among older adults in Peoria occur due to a combination of personal health issues and environmental hazards. We ensure that we address both to offer the best possible sense of senior safety.
We have taken great care to ensure that our rooms have adequate lighting. This effort extends beyond simple lamps, and we ensure that our furniture clearly contrasts with our environment, thereby avoiding issues with hidden items.
We also avoid steps or steep angles in our community. Residents can move about freely, without concern for slipping or tripping, and instead enjoy each room unimpeded.
We also make sure that nothing is going to cause an accident by:
We employ a combination of techniques to help seniors navigate our community safely. However, not all of these involve physical objects or high-quality room design.
We offer fall prevention activities and events during the week, many of which can provide movement and exercise to help your loved one, such as with balance exercises for seniors. This way, even if they have a mild trip, they are much more likely to recognize it and avoid an escalation of the issue.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force even agrees that regular exercise can help prevent falls. They detail how gait and balance, as well as endurance training and several other exercises, can work to reduce the likelihood of an accident.
Talk to your loved ones to see how often they suffer from issues like:
These can give you a good idea of how likely they are to be involved in an accident. Meanwhile, keep an eye on their medication and ensure that their footwear continues to fit. Many seniors are concerned about being a "burden" and may not be able to afford new shoes if their old ones no longer fit due to swelling, or may not renew a prescription when needed, leading to dizziness.
Provide reminders of any tasks your loved ones need to complete. This way, they can continue to do exercises and other activities, even if you are not there. Ask them to track how often they do this, and then you can help them avoid falls in the future by assisting them in keeping to an exercise schedule.
When residents report a near miss or a slight stumble, we will ensure that it is noted. We try to determine how often these occur, so that we can offer feedback to loved ones and provide guidance on when to seek more experienced healthcare options if necessary.
If you or a resident notices something is out of place or feels it could be improved, please let our staff know as soon as possible. Even in our independent living communities, our primary goal is to ensure the safety of everyone residing there. If there is something that we can do, we will want to go the extra mile to support the security of each person.
Additionally, please notify us of any changes to your medication. As these can sometimes lead to increased unsteadiness, we can check in on your loved one and ensure that they are taking precautions to avoid accidents.
We offer maintenance-free living and an independent lifestyle in our residences, but that does not mean we don't look out for those in our care. We provide weekly housekeeping and routine maintenance to help ensure spaces are clean and clutter-free. At the same time, the daily meals provided by our community reduce the potential for spills.
In addition to the bright lighting and signage, we also offer:
You should also discuss options to increase your loved one's personal safety. There are several ways to boost their comfortwhile using tools to stay upright. For example:
By combining areas designed for safety with health reviews and exercises, as well as other fall prevention interventions, you can ensure that your loved ones have every opportunity to avoid problems as they move around our community. At the same time, our Independent Living experience offers dozens of activities and events, allowing residents to enjoy a fulfilling retirement.
To learn more, contact us and book a tour. We can show you why our full range of lifestyle services, including an emergency response pendant, can be everything you need to have peace of mind.