{"id":5412,"date":"2019-08-01T18:52:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T18:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/how-to-reduce-your-loved-ones-risk-of-falling-at-home-in-victoria-bc\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:41:24","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-loved-ones-risk-of-falling-at-home-in-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/blog\/how-to-reduce-your-loved-ones-risk-of-falling-at-home-in-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria Senior Homecare: How To Reduce the Risk Of Falling At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/08\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T143853.659.png\" alt=\"A senior man having difficulty on a staircase | Victoria Senior Homecare: How To Reduce the Risk Of Falling At Home | Comfort Keepers Victoria | BLOG POST\" class=\"wp-image-6506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/08\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T143853.659.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/08\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T143853.659-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/08\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T143853.659-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/142\/2019\/08\/CK-BLOG-TEMPLATE-2025-CHRISTY-2025-11-17T143853.659-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About the Risks of Falling While at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk Of Falling At Home<\/strong> | Falls are one of the biggest safety concerns for older adults in Canada, with over one-third of the country\u2019s seniors experiencing a fall at least once as they age. Falls can, unfortunately, have a serious impact on seniors, ranging from physical disability and chronic pain to severely reduced quality of life and decreased independence. Falls sometimes even result in death!<\/p>\n<p>To help your loved one stay happy, healthy, and independent, it is important to do whatever you can to prevent falls and accidents. To minimize the risk of falls, you should first know the most common risk factors for falls, that is, health issues that increase the possibility of falls.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Causes for Risk of Falling at Home:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular disease<\/li>\n<li>Poor vision<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Dementia<\/li>\n<li>Malnutrition<\/li>\n<li>Low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pain<\/li>\n<li>Pain or insensitivity in the legs or feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately, there are several measures to reduce the risk of falls even if your loved one is at a higher risk of falling. Here are some precautions that minimize the chance of falls.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Four Tips to Prevent the Risk of Falling:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #1. Eliminate trip hazards:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Some of the most common trip hazards at home include stairs, loose rugs, carpets, poorly lit hallways, and clutter. The first thing you should do is eliminate these hazards. You can, for example, secure rugs and carpets, install night lights and grab bars, remove clutter, and more.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #2. Good footwear:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Not wearing proper footwear can lead to falls. If your loved one constantly wears shoes that do not fit properly or are slippery, it is time to go shopping and get them safe shoes with non-skid soles.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #3. Learn about medication side effects:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Speak with your loved one\u2019s medical team about the potential side effects of the medications. Discuss alternatives with their doctor or ask for advice on reducing side effects if the medication causes dizziness or balance issues.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Tip #4. Promote good nutrition and exercise:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Eating a good diet and regularly engaging in physical activity can improve physical health, thus reducing the risk of falls.<\/p>\n<p>Many families take precautions only after a fall happens. However, it is important to incorporate healthy habits into their routine so they can enjoy a safer, healthier life at home.<\/p>\n<h2><b>The Best Senior Home Care Provider in Victoria, BC, is Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Firstly, if you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones, we can help with 24-hour care. We offer senior care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria Provides In-Home Elderly Care Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aging in place means keeping seniors happy and healthy at home. Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> trained caregivers provide seniors with the highest quality of life possible. In particular, our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/senior-care-services\/interactive-caregiving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> system provides care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria In-Home Caregivers Can Help with Interactive Caregiving\u2122<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal and empathetic care starts in the heart and allows us to meet our clients&#8217; needs. Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit. Our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Senior Homecare in Victoria, BC<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our unique services offer families respite care, overnight care, personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care. To learn more, contact the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/victoria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Comfort Keepers Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria is Proud to Provide Senior Care and Home Care Services to Keep Seniors Safe in Their Homes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are searching for home care near you, we can help! Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria can provide home care for Victoria and surrounding areas. Service territory includes Colwood, Saanich, Sidney, James Bay, and Oak Bay. Please call (778) 265-5999 and learn how your loved ones can receive compassionate, professional in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Quality and Accredited Respite Care for British Columbia Families<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Victoria has achieved Exemplary Standing accreditation from <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/accreditation.ca\/\"><b>Accreditation Canada<\/b><\/a><b>. This accreditation, a rigorous evaluation of organizational processes, policies, and procedures against established quality standards by industry experts, signifies that Comfort Keepers&#8217; offices have successfully met or surpassed the stringent benchmarks for Home Care companies as defined by Accreditation Canada.<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Every Senior in Victoria, BC, Needs to Know About the Risks of Falling While at Home Risk Of Falling At Home | Falls are one of the biggest safety concerns for older adults in Canada, with over one-third of the country\u2019s seniors experiencing a fall at least once as they age. 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