All Heart Homecare Agency, a Brooklyn Home Health Care Provider, Offers Fall Prevention Tips

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Brooklyn Home Health Care provider All Heart Homecare Agency offers useful fall prevention tips to help people avoid accidents during the Autumn months.

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Autumn is an exciting time of year with colorful leaves, crisp air and lots of diversions. However, for people prone to falls and other accidents, Autumn can sometimes be dangerous. All Heart Homecare recommends following the tips below to avoid falling in the Fall.

• Watch for hazards. Falling leaves are beautiful, but they can also cause slips, especially when wet. If you are prone to falls, you should avoid walking on wet leaves if possible.
• Wear the right shoes. During the Autumn months, most people switch from flip-flops and sandals to boots and tennis shoes. Falls can be avoided by choosing shoes with non-slip soles.
• Stay active. Although it may be cooler outside during this time of year, All Heart Homecare recommends staying active to maintain strength and agility. Reducing activity can lead to muscle weakness, which contributes to falls.
• Keep the home well lit. As days get shorter in Autumn, natural light becomes harder to come by. Keeping both the exterior and interior of the home well lit during this time of year can reduce the chance of falls in the early morning or evening hours.
• Ask for help when necessary. Older or disabled individuals are sometimes reluctant to ask for help when they need it. However, recovering from a serious fall can take months, so avoiding an accident is extremely important. In all seasons, including Autumn, you should always obtain assistance with everyday tasks if you need it. For example, home health aides can assist you in a number of situations that could result in falls, including climbing in and out of the tub, walking, climbing stairs and more.

To learn more about home health care services from a home care agency NYC residents can count on, visit All Heart Homecare Agency, Inc online at http://www.allheartcare.com/ or call 718-627-0300. You can also contact All Heart Homecare Agency on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/allheartcare and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/allheartcareNYC. For more useful tips from All Heart Homecare Agency, visit the company's blog at http://www.allheartcare.com/blog/.

Media Contact:
Steven Gershkowitz
Director
All Heart Homecare Agency Inc.
1425 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-627-0300

SOURCE All Heart Homecare Agency Inc.