Caring for the Elderly at Home: Why Are Older People More Prone to Falls During Tet (Lunar New Year)?
Just one misstep in the bathroom or on the steps during Tet (Lunar New Year) can leave elderly parents bedridden for months afterward. During Tet, while families are busy gathering, the risk of falls increases dramatically for the elderly.
The main cause stems from changes in living and working environments:
- The environment is changing: Houses are often furnished with extra tables, chairs, flower pots, and decorative garlands – easily creating unwanted obstacles that can trip you over.
- The floor is slippery. The floor is often damp due to constant cleaning and the frequent flow of customers.
- Overexertion: Elderly people have to move around more than usual to receive guests and perform religious rituals, leading to fatigue and a higher risk of losing balance.
With weakened health and aging bones and joints, just one slip can have very serious consequences:
- Femoral neck fracture, arm fracture, head injury (resulting in the need for Caring for the sick after that).
- From being able to move around normally to being bedridden and completely dependent on family support.
SAN - Caring for the Elderly at Home with Compassion – Prevention Starting from the Smallest Things
Preventing falls is key to ensuring a safe and fulfilling Lunar New Year. When booking our services... Elderly care Professional in-home service: Our team will act as your careful eyes and hands, minimizing the risk of falls.
- Staff assist the elderly with mobility, especially in areas like stairs, bathrooms, or when moving to crowded areas.
- Assisting with showering and personal hygiene helps prevent slips and falls in the bathroom, an environment that can pose many potential dangers.
- Observe early signs of dizziness, loss of balance, or fatigue, and promptly allow the elderly person to rest.
- Additionally, the service also reminds or assists families in cleaning up clutter (in conjunction with the service). Housemaid) to arrange for a wide and safe passageway.
These are small things, but they can significantly reduce the risk of falls at home – especially when the family is busy entertaining guests and preparing for the New Year.
Investing in Safety – Saves You a Year of Medical Treatment
The cost of investing in the safety of parents during the few days of Tet through caring services is often not as great as:
- Hospitalization, surgery, and rehabilitation expenses following an accident.
- The time children and grandchildren have to take time off work to take turns caring for the sick person affects their jobs and income..
- Prolonged psychological stress affects both the patient and their family.
Investing in prevention is the way to protect parents and secure the family's stable future. After a fall, in addition to rehabilitation, older adults also need other health support solutions such as: Therapeutic massage At home, these methods can improve blood circulation and reduce pain, helping to speed up the recovery process.
