Home Health And Falls/Loss Of Balance
Falls/Loss of Balance:
Loss of balance and falls are often a result of multiple factors which can be addressed to minimize fall risks and increase the patient’s level of comfort to return to a safe, functional ADL status.
Problems associated with falls/loss of balance:
- Multiple medication use
- Urinary incontinence
- Pain
- Muscle weakness
- Hypotension
- Limited range of motion
- Environmental factors
What You Can Expect From Our Program:
Proper assessment of balance utilizing validated tools as well as appropriate intervention is very essential in preventing falls/loss of balance. By properly addressing all fall risk factors, improvement is expected in:
- Balance
- Strength
- Range of motion
- Endurance
- Walking
- Daily activities
- Quality of life
What You Can Do to Aid in the Recovery Process:
Necessary patient/family involvement includes:
- Participating in evaluation/questionnaires
- Following plan of care/home exercise program provided by the therapists
- Participating in daily protocol activities
- Keeping a log of any changes/worsening
- Informing the therapist/nurse of any changes in medications