How to prevent falls in your Las Cruces home

Slipping on a loose rug or catching your foot on an electrical cord might seem harmless to many, but these mishaps can be disastrous for seniors. In fact, falls are the No. 1 cause of injury for adults over 65. If you are a senior or a family member looking after a parent or grandparent, discover how to prevent falls in your Las Cruces home, and see how innovative smart homes can boost safety.

Explore simple tips for preventing falls

Simple precautions will go a long way to keeping you or your loved one safeguarded. However, you also have to look at the bigger picture and think about any health conditions that may make falls more of a concern.

• Look for hazards around your home. Keep deliveries, papers, clothing, and other assorted objects off the floor. Secure rugs. Ensure walkways are free of power cords.
  
  
• Install safety measures. Standard home improvements like safety bars in bathrooms and handrails next to stairs can make a big difference. If you have steps, think about supplementing your handrails with slip-resistant treads.
  
  
• Choose the right shoes. Unsupportive slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-down shoes with no tread left raise the risk of falls. Select options that fit with proper support and non-skid soles.

Speak with your doctor

Aside from the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to consider your health and seek guidance from a healthcare professional. Some medical conditions and medications can make you more susceptible to falls. Keep your routine healthcare checkups and vision exams, and make sure you understand the possible side effects of new medications.

Remaining active is also vital to maintain your flexibility, strength, and balance. Stick to a daily exercise routine approved by your doctor. While exercise is crucial, you can also reduce extra movements and make life easier with a smart home.

Enhance convenience and safety with a smart home

Getting up and down repeatedly to adjust lights, secure your door, or adjust your thermostat is unnecessary and avoidable. A smart home is able to help! Here’s how:

• Mobile access: Top smart homes are controlled by mobile apps. You can adjust lighting and thermostat settings, lock your doors, and even arm your security system from any location. 

• Voice control: You don’t even need your phone to control your smart home! Sync your system to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just speak an instruction to control devices like lights and locks.

• Custom automation. Want to make life even easier? You can program home automation actions and let your devices operate on their own. Set a comprehensive scene at the end of the day and have your system arm, thermostat update, door secure, and lights dim simultaneously.

If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical device that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A simple touch of a button can summon assistance right away at times when every moment counts.

Stay safe in your Las Cruces home with Vivint

Reduce the risk of falling and enhance your safety with a Vivint home security system in Las Cruces. Smart home capabilities like custom automation and voice commands are ideal for seniors and others with mobility issues. Add a medical pendant to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring agents during emergencies. Dial (575) 567-8689 to build your system today.