Fall Prevention

Download Our Free Guide to Home Safety & Fall Prevention

Posted by Carewell Team on Tue May 28 2024

This guide will walk you through key products and considerations to help you safely set up your home to prevent falls in common areas. Whether your loved one is recovering from surgery, struggles to maintain balance, or has recently fallen and needs closer monitoring, we’ll guide you through the right products for your main living area, bedroom, and bathroom. Read More

Patient Lifts: Lightening the Load for Caregivers

Posted by Lauren Caggiano on Wed May 24 2023

Caring for a family member with limited mobility is a reality for many caregivers. People with limited mobility often need help to move in and out of bed and around the house and might not be able to perform instrumental activities of daily living on their own. Read More

Bathroom Grab Bars: Achieving the Best Height

Posted by Nate Birt on Wed May 10 2023

If your loved one needs help getting around the house, the bathroom can be a cause for concern. Installing grab bars to avoid falls is an important preventive step to take as you make the home safer. Many people forget to consider what the optimal height of the grab bars should be for their loved ones to ensure their safety. Read More

A Caretaker’s Guide to Fall Prevention

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Aug 05 2022

Everyone falls on occasion but for those with weak bones, poor balance, or low vision, the risk of serious complications like hospitalization or death increases significantly. To help caregivers, we've developed this brief but thorough guide to fall prevention. Check out the guide.