PimaCare at Home
Stay Healthy Age Well! Maintaining health and independence is crucial as we age, especially if we want to remain at home. A significant threat to staying active, engaged, and healthy is the risk of falls. Proper help and support at home are key to maintaining independence and good health. Falls are common and can occur at any age. However, falls among older adults can have serious consequences, resulting in significant injuries, reduced mobility, a decline in overall quality of life, and, in some cases, even be fatal. Many factors can cause someone to fall. The most common causes include muscle weakness, medication side effects, loss of balance, and not having or safely using appropriate, durable medical equipment. Strategies for Falls Prevention Falling does not need to be a part of aging. There are steps you can take to prevent falls. • Physical Activity and Exercise: Regular physical activity can improve strength, balance, and coordination. • Home Safety Modifications: Making your home environment safer is crucial. Install grab bars in the bathroom, ensure adequate lighting, and remove trip hazards such as loose rugs. • Preventative Care: Regular vision and hearing tests can help detect issues that might contribute to falls. • Medication Management: Some medications can cause dizziness or drowsiness, increasing the risk of falls. Regularly review your medications with your healthcare provider.
Raskob-Paulus Caregiver Skills Lab
• Proper Footwear: Wear shoes with non-slip soles and good support. Aging at Home Caregivers play a vital role in preventing falls and supporting those who have experienced them, impacting overall health, safety, well-being, and independence. By maintaining a safe environment, they identify and mitigate potential hazards such as loose rugs, clutter, or poor lighting. Caregivers help people move around safely and provide immediate assistance in case of a fall or near fall to prevent further injury and support recovery. This proactive approach minimizes risks and promotes a safer, independent home setting. Planning for healthy aging at home does not need to be overwhelming. Pima Care at Home can help. Our certified caregivers receive specialized training that includes proper techniques for transferring and lifting to ensure their safety and the individuals they care for, fall prevention techniques, the correct use of mobility aids, emergency response procedures, and personalized care strategies. This comprehensive training enables them to provide support that fosters a safer living environment and enhances the quality of life for those under their care. Caregiver services should be customized to meet your specific needs. With PimaCare at Home, you can trust that you and your family are in capable and compassionate hands, giving you peace of mind and enhancing your quality of life. Take the first step towards a safer, more supportive living environment, and call today.
RASKOB - PAULUS CAREGIVER TRAINING SKILLS LAB
PimaCare at Home provides caregivers with training in our Raskob-Paulus Caregiver Skills Lab . Many times, people receive training in settings that do not resemble the actual work environment. Our skills lab is designed as a realistic home setting, providing a hands-on learning opportunity representative of what people may experience in their own homes. It is equipped with durable medical equipment (DME) and adaptive devices that can help people restore their independence, live with dignity, and remain safely in the comfort of their home. Using this skills lab and classroom, we provide caregivers with the highest quality of hands-on skills training combined with extensive caregiving knowledge, establishing a strong foundation for success for both the caregiver, their loved ones, and/or their future clients. Call us today for a free in-home assessment to create a care plan to meet your needs. (520) 305-3445. By choosing PimaCare at Home, you support the work of Pima Council on Aging.
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Pima Council on Aging
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