Products to Consider for Preventing Falls
Door Guards (to remind people not to walk through doorways where they could fall down stairs)
How they work: A Do Not Enter banner provides a clear, recognizable, visual image reminding people not to exit or enter a restricted area.
Door Alarms (to alert a caregiver if it happens anyway)
How they work: Alarm sounds when a door banner is detached from the monitor.
Monitoring Systems (to alert caregivers when patient gets out of bed or chair)
How they work: These fall monitors work with a variety of pressure sensors on a bed or chair. A recessed on/off switch deters tampering. Alarms vary from different tones to voice recordings.
Wheelchair Lap Pillows, Belts and Foam Wedges
How they work: They help to prevent slipping out of a wheelchair and falling.
Slipper Socks (for showering) and Wheelchair Slippers (to prevent heel from sliding off footrests)
How they work: Non-skid slippers are ideal for seniors in the shower or for seniors who cannot wear full support footwear.
Uplifts for Toilets or Chairs
How they work: The easy-to-use locking mechanism secures the raised toilet seat to the toilet bowl. They come with built-in handgrips for easy handling.
Bedrails and Transfer Handles
How they work: These rails are designed for use on standard home beds. The rails can be easily raised and lowered with a push button adjustment.
Adjustable Toilet Safety Frame
How they work: For use over a standard toilet or with a raised toilet seat. Armrests provide secure hand support. Arms adjust in and out, and legs adjust up or down for height.
As a part of our in-home care assessment, CareWorks Health Services will provide a free home safety evaluation and suggest simple home modifications that will allow a frail senior to be safer at home. We can then coordinate implementing those alterations and further help reduce fall risks by providing reliable, attentive and dependable care.
Contact CareWorks Health Services for more information.