If you’re struggling with the question, “Am I safe to live at home by myself at this point?” or wondering if your mom or dad are safe to remain in their own home, it’s an extremely challenging issue.
Of course, we all want to live in our homes as long as possible, but at some point, it can become difficult – and even unsafe.
As professionals, we can step in and help guide you through addressing these challenges. Typically, we see an aging parent who has had a couple of falls, compromising their safety and independence. They may not be able to leave their home safely, may need help getting out of the house, or might no longer be safe to drive. They may even be having difficulty moving around the house or performing basic tasks like laundry, cooking, or cleaning.
As these challenges mount, you might find yourself growing more concerned for your parents’ well-being and dreading the awful situation of finding them on the floor after a fall – and sadly, this happens very frequently. Many have been found after lying on the floor for hours, unable to lift themselves up, which is the last thing anyone wants.
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At Savoy Therapy, we can visit you or your parents to assess safety, strength, and balance, providing a professional recommendation on whether it’s safe to continue living at home. If it’s not, we can offer guidance on improving safety and independence or recommend next steps, such as transitioning to an independent or assisted living community, and what that would look like.
Beyond safety, we also address cognitive aspects. For instance, how is their memory? How are their executive functions, such as safely performing everyday tasks? Common risks include forgetting to turn off the stove or losing their way around the house – or even while walking outdoors.
We work to address both cognitive and physical aspects, focusing on strength and balance, and provide professional recommendations for the next steps. Often, there are conflicting opinions among family members – one may feel that mom should stay in her home, while another believes it’s no longer safe. In these cases, we provide a clear, unbiased recommendation to help your family make the best decision.
Ultimately, our goal is to maintain safety, independence, quality of life, and dignity for you or your loved ones.
Basically, we can help you get back to living life free from the curse of chronic pain.
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