Skilled Home Health Care for Falls
About Falling
There are many different reasons people fall, and falling is often a secondary symptom of a separate health issue. For example, a medication change can lead to an increased fall risk.
Components of the Program
- Home environment (scatter rugs, electrical cords, uneven surfaces)
- Getting up too quickly or being in a hurry
- Medications or medication changes
- Certain medical conditions
- Muscle weakness (especially of the legs)
- Fear of falling
- Previous falls or 鈥渘ear falls鈥�
- Incontinence
Each patient鈥檚 plan of care is tailored to meet their unique care needs and health goals. Most commonly, home care helps fall-risk patients:
- Decrease their risk of falling
- Remain independent at home
- Reduce potential ER visits/hospitalizations
- Conserve energy
- 色色视频 offers many skilled services, including a diagnosis-specific falls program, Better Balance, to support patients as they manage their fall risk at home. Many other diagnosis-specific programs, like Roll for Control for incontinence, may be appropriate based on the patient鈥檚 needs.
- Home care nursing, for example, offers education to patients on the disease process and their medications. Nurses can assist with diet recommendations and provide effective symptom management and treatment.
- Physical therapy helps identify the root of the fall risk and develops a custom treatment plan. Therapy includes training for balance and strength, gait, transferring, bed mobility, functionality and endurance. Therapists can also provide assistive device teaching and a home exercise program.
- Occupational therapists provide training to help patients accomplish their activities of daily living, like dressing, bathing and meal preparation, and they can assess patients鈥� homes for safety issues and fall risks.
How do I know if I鈥檓 ready for home care?
Our team of experts assess each patient for home care eligibility. Some signs that you may be ready for home care are:
- New fall (with or without injury) or any falls in the past six months
- Feeling unsteady or having to hold onto furniture when walking
- Fear of falling
- Need for assistive devices or having assistive devices but un颅sure how to use them
- Decline in ability to perform functional activities or ADL鈥檚
- Trouble stepping up onto a curb
- Having to rush to the toilet
- Taking medications that cause drowsiness or light headedness
- Concern from patient and/or family about recent health changes
- Leaving home is taxing and/or requires assistance
- Hospitalization or ER visit in last six months
Do you need a little extra help at home?
Personal Care 色色视频 can be added to the care you鈥檙e already receiving from Home Health.
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Contact your local 色色视频 branch for more information or ask your physician if skilled home health with 色色视频 may be right for you.
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