7 Ways To Help Prevent Falls

7 Tips To Help Prevent Falls

Falls are a major cause of injury among seniors and can easily be prevented with the right precautions. One way to help protect loved ones from falls is by making sure they have access to assistive devices such as grab bars, raised toilet seats, walkers and wheelchairs or through the use of assistant technology. Here are 6 tips to help protect your loved ones from fall risks:

1. Assistive Technology

Isaac Care assistive technology

Isaac Care is an assistive technology device created to help you with daily tasks that have grown difficult. Isaac is there to support you to stay safe and independent in your own home for as long as possible. 

The Isaac Fall Alarm has an accelerometer that can automatically detect the sudden impact of a fall. In this case a call will be initiated to the designated emergency contacts and the same process as above will be followed. When any fall/SOS event happens, each of the nominated contacts are instantly notified through the Isaac Care app

2. Seek Assistance

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If your elderly loved one is worried about falling, ask them. Even though they may be aware that falling is a concern, many older adults nonetheless hold onto the notion that they won’t fall or get wounded. Encourage them to speak with their health care practitioner if they have any concerns about falling, light-headedness, or balance so that they can be evaluated for risk and given programs or services that may be of assistance.

3. Discuss Current Health Condition

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Find out if your elderly loved one is having any difficulties taking care of their own health. Are they having problems remembering to take their medication? Are the activities they used to do effortlessly becoming more difficult for them to complete? Encourage them to discuss all of their worries with their healthcare physician in an open and honest manner. 

Isaac Care vitals monitoring feature closely monitors the persons health. This data can be used to help assess a patient’s overall health and well-being and can also be helpful in detecting early signs of illness or disease. 

4. Get Their Vision Checked

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Make sure your elderly loved one has a current prescription and is using their glasses according to the eye doctor’s instructions if they wear glasses. It’s necessary to exercise caution when using bifocals on stairs. Consult a professional for advice on how to maximize your vision if you already have low vision or attend your local optician for an up to date eye test.

5. Physical Therapy

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Notice if they’re holding onto walls, furniture, or someone else when walking or if they appear to have difficulty walking or arising from a chair. 

These are all signs that it might be time to see a physical therapist. A trained physical therapist can help your older loved one improve their balance, strength, and gait through exercise. They might also suggest a cane or walker—and provide guidance on how to use these aids. Make sure to follow their advice. Poorly fit aids can increase the risk of falls. 

6. Safety Assessment Of Their Home

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There are many simple and inexpensive ways to make a home safer. For professional assistance, consult an Occupational Therapist. Here are some examples: 

Lighting: Brighten up the entire home, especially the stairwells’ top and bottom landings. When getting up in the middle of the night, ensure that lighting is readily available. 

Stairs: Ensure that every set of stairs has two secure rails. 

Bathrooms: Add grab bars to the shower/tub and the area around the toilet. Ensure that they are placed where your elderly loved one may utilize them. Consider building a walk-in bathtub or employing a shower chair and hand-held shower for even greater safety. 

 

7. Talk About Their Medication

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If your older loved one is having a hard time keeping track of medicines or is experiencing side effects, encourage them to discuss their concerns with their doctor and pharmacist. Suggest that they have their medications reviewed each time they get a new prescription.

Also, beware of non-prescription medications that contain sleep aids—including painkillers. These can lead to balance issues and dizziness. If your older loved one is having sleeping problems, encourage them to talk to their doctor or pharmacist about safer alternatives.

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How Assistive Technology Can Support People Living with Dementia

How Assistive Technology can Support People Living with Dementia

What is Assistive Technology? 

Isaac Care app Assistive technology is technology that can be used within the home to help

Assistive technology is technology that can be used within the home to help reassure both people living with dementia and their loved ones that help is at hand should they ever need it. As much as we would all like to be available 24/7 we know it’s not possible. 

Assistive technology can support people living with dementia who live alone, or who spend large periods of the day without immediate access to family and friends. It offers reassurance that if the care recipient has a fall or a medical incident, they will be able to reach out for help. It can also help alert family members and loved ones if the person wanders outside of a safe zone. 

Assistive technology also has a social element to it, it can be used to stay in contact with friends and family members, and to keep up to date on local community activities. 

Assistive technology can provide reassurance and peace of mind that help is on hand at the push of a button. It can also help with managing medications and providing reminders about appointments or tasks. 

Isaac Care offers a range of assistive technology including 

  • Our user friendly “Circle of Care” app which allows people to easily communicate and stay connected 
  • Our GPS enabled fall alarm “The Isaac Fall Alarm” which instantly notifies our dedicated 24/7 call centre if a fall is detected. It also provides families with updates if the person wanders outside of safe zones. With built in features such as a fall alarm, GPS and 2 way call, it is all round device to allow those with dementia remain independent for longer 
  • Our easy-to-use health monitoring equipment which allows families to easily keep an eye on their loved ones health  
  • Discreet ambient sensors which track activity throughout the home, alerting to any changes in patterns of activity or activity outside of normal hours e.g. front door opening at 4a

Benefits of Using Assistive Technology

benefits to using assistive technology for people living with dementia. Issac care app

 There are many benefits to using assistive technology for people living with dementia. Assistive technology can improve communication, safety, and independence. It can also reduce stress for caregivers and family members. Assistive technology is an important tool in dementia care and can make a big difference in the lives of those affected by the condition. 

 Assistive technology can also be used for social and recreational purposes, for example, some devices can allow patients to play music or games. This can help people living with dementia patients stay connected with others. 

Finally, assistive technology can act as safety support for people living with Dementia. For instance, GPS tracking devices can help loved ones keep track of a patient’s whereabouts, alerting to wandering risks and unusual patterns of activity which could be a cause for concern. Reminder systems can prompt people living with dementia to take their medications, improving medication compliance. 

How Isaac Care Can Help Support Those with Dementia  

 Isaac Care is a new age provider of assistive technology Some ways Isaac Care can help people with dementia are: 

  • Isaac Care can help people with dementia stay safe by monitoring fall alerts 24/7 and keeping the persons’ circle of care up to date instantly with meaningful notifications   
  • If needed, our GPS tracking feature can be used to locate a person who has wandered away from home.   
  • Isaac Care can also help people with dementia live independently by providing reminders about medications or daily tasks.  
  • Our dedicated clinical team can remotely monitor health trends over time, providing reassurance that they can step in with interventions on the first sign of declining health  
  • Isaac can also promote social engagement by helping people stay connected with loved ones, through circles of care in our app.  

How Myhomecare and Care 24/7 Can Help

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Isaac Care is delighted to partner with MyHomecare.ie and Care 24/7 who provide high quality homecare services across Ireland and the UK

Our dedicated homecare partners understand how distressing it is to become aware that an ageing parent or loved one is developing Dementia. A great first step is to have a detailed conversation about your parent or loved ones needs and how we can help support your loved one and your family as a whole.

We are committed to providing carers who are specially trained in expert, person-centred Alzheimer’s and Dementia care at home throughout Ireland. We will take the time to understand the person, learn their life story and meet their family so that we can understand how best to meet their specific needs and most importantly improve their quality of life.

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What Is Vitals Monitoring?

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What Is A Vitals Monitoring?

Vitals monitoring is the process of tracking and recording a patient’s vital signs, which include heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and body temperature. This data can be used to help assess a patient’s overall health and well-being, and can also be helpful in detecting early signs of illness or disease.

There are a variety of ways to monitor vitals, such as taking a pulse and using a wearable device. Patient monitoring is typically performed by healthcare professionals, but there are also some devices and apps that allow patients to track their own vitals at home.

Why is Vitals Monitoring Important?

Patient monitoring is an important part of healthcare because it can provide valuable information about a patient’s health. For example, if a patient’s blood pressure is consistently high, this could be an early sign of hypertension (high blood pressure). If a patient’s respiration rate is consistently low, this could be an early sign of respiratory distress.

Patient monitoring can also help to identify trends in a patient’s health over time and in some cases, vitals monitoring can even help to predict future health problems.. For instance, if a patient’s heart rate tends to spike after meals, this could be indicative of an underlying heart condition.

While patient monitoring is primarily used as a tool for diagnosing and treating illness, it can also be used for preventive purposes. For instance, if a patient’s vitals are monitored closely, healthcare professionals may be able to identify lifestyle changes that could help improve the patient’s overall health.

What are the Different Types of Vitals?

There are four main types of vitals: heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and body temperature.

  • Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. It can be measured manually by taking your pulse or with a wearable device.
  • Blood pressure is the force of your blood against the walls of your arteries. It can be measured manually or automatically with a wearable device.
  • Respiration rate is the number of times you breathe per minute. It can be measured manually by counting your breaths or automatically with a wearable device.
  • Body temperature is your internal body temperature. It can be measured manually with a thermometer or automatically with a wearable device.

Who Could Benefit from Vitals Monitoring?

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There are a variety of people who could benefit from vitals monitoring, including:

Elderly patients: Vitals monitoring can help elderly patients maintain their independence and live safely at home.

Patients with chronic conditions: Patient monitoring can help patients with chronic conditions track their health data helping detect and identify potential problems early.

Those with multiple chronic conditions: Vitals monitoring can help patients with multiple chronic conditions track their health data and coordinate their care.

People who are hospitalized: Vitals monitoring can help hospitalized patients stay on top of their health status and avoid complications.

Patient Monitoring At Home with Isaac Care

One of Isaac Care’s unique features is the ability to monitor your health vitals from the comfort of your own home. Isaac Care’s monitoring is simple and easy to use. All the equipment is sent out to you preconfigured to ensure you have a swift set up. Monitoring your vitals at home means less hospital or doctor visits, early detection and the peace of mind your being looked after, without leaving the house.

The main benefit of Isaac Cares Vitals Monitoring feature is that when you go to the doctor, they can see how the patients’ health and trends look like over a long period of time such as blood pressure levels, glucose levels and activity levels. All this information is essential for early intervention, keeping people well .

Information is uploaded to the Circle of Care app which can be viewed by family members, caregivers or the person’s doctor.

Isaac Care allows for easy and effective monitoring of health trends over time. Our unique combination of remote patient monitoring, 24/7 fall response and personal care allows us to ensure the right care, is provided in the right place and at the right time. Allowing for data driven decision making and early interventions at the first sign of deteriorating health, Isaac Care is the ideal solution for effective home health monitoring.
– Lauren Byrne, Isaac Care


Benefits of Vitals Monitoring Include:

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  • Improved patient outcomes: Monitoring can help improve patient outcomes by providing healthcare professionals with real-time data that can be used to make informed decisions about a patient’s care.
  • Reduced hospitalizations: Health Monitoring can help reduce hospitalizations by helping healthcare professionals identify potential problems early and intervene before a patient’s condition worsens.
  • Lower healthcare costs: Vitals monitoring can help lower healthcare costs by reducing the need for expensive interventions, such as hospitalizations.
  • Improved coordination of care: Patient Monitoring help improve the coordination of care by providing healthcare professionals with a complete picture of a patient’s health status.

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