FALL PREVENTION MONTH
Photo courtesy Assisted Living Technologies Inc.
One in four seniors suffers a fall each year and nearly half of people 65 or older sustaining a fall do not resume independent living. Connecticut”™s homecare experts at Assisted Living Services Inc. (ALS) in Cheshire, Fairfield and Clinton have seen firsthand the threats to personal safety that the elderly encounter on a daily basis in their own homes. During National Falls Prevention Month in September ALS is sharing ways to create a safe environment and utilize new smart home and personal technology.
“We work with families to prevent these accidents in the first place by providing a complimentary home-safety assessment at any residence in Connecticut,” said ALS Chief Operating Officer Mario D”™Aquila.
“Some independent seniors avoid using a cane or other physical equipment in public out of embarrassment, so we encourage the use of discreet wearable devices to provide peace of mind and a quick response in the event of an emergency,” said D”™Aquila. “In-the-home, wireless sensors and detectors that are barely noticeable can be installed.”
To prevent falls from happening in the first place, ALS uses the Smart Caregiver product line of cordless bed pads, chair pads and floor mats that alert caregivers via an alarm pager when elderly persons are trying to get out of their chair or bed.
ALS was ranked on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and recognized by Home Care Pulse® as a “Best of Home Care Leader in Excellence,” a designation given to the best home care providers in the nation.