“My mom fell—what if it happens again?”
If you’re an adult daughter reading this, chances are your heart sank the moment you got that call. A fall is scary. It shakes your confidence in her safety. It can make you feel like the next step has to be assisted living or memory care.
But before you panic or make a drastic move—take a breath.
The truth is: falls don’t mean it’s time to move.
They mean it’s time to intervene.
In fact, data shows falls are more common—and more frequent—in facilities than at home. Why? Unfamiliar environments can increase disorientation and fall risk. The safest place for your mom may still be the one filled with her favorite chair, her own mug, and the rhythm of her day: home.
At Home Care Partners, we help families stay ahead of future falls. Take a look at our personalized Fall Review & Prevention Plan. We investigate why the fall happened and how we can prevent it from happening again.
Fall Review & Prevention Plan
Key Questions We Ask:
- What time did the fall happen—and where?
- Was Mom rushing to the bathroom?
- Did she skip using her walker?
- Was she dizzy from a medication side effect?
- Was there a pet or a rug that got in the way?
- Did she fall trying to do something alone she shouldn’t have?
- Was a chronic condition unmanaged—for example, diabetes?
What factors contributed to the fall?
We look for patterns, not blame.
How We Intervene to Prevent Future Falls
1. Medication Review:
Did Mom take the right dose at the right time? Has a new prescription caused dizziness or balance issues?
2. Home Safety Audit:
Are there loose rugs? Cluttered walkways? Do we need to install grab bars, add a shower bench or a raised toilet seat?
3. Daily Routine Support:
Was she alone at a high-risk time? Consider adding morning, evening, or overnight care to assist with bathroom trips, dressing, and meals.
4. Cognitive & Physical Health Review:
Is memory decline or incontinence contributing to her fall? Should we introduce balance exercises for her to do with her care team?
5. Technology Backup:
Is there a 24/7 safety detection device in the home to alert our care team when you can’t be there?
Our Goal: Peace of Mind Without the Move
We’re here to help you avoid rushing into a costly facility placement. We can bring the safety, support, and peace of mind to her doorstep. With our 24/7 Health & Wellness Program, we deliver the reliability of “assisted living”— where your mom is most comfortable, home.
Let us be your partner in prevention.
You don’t have to do this alone—and your mom doesn’t have to move to increase her safety.
📞 Call or Text Karla at 402-780-1211 to schedule a free care consultation.
Let’s keep your mom right where she belongs: in her forever home, with thoughtful, quality, dedicated care—because that’s what matters most.
Our Caregiving team provides personal one-on-one attention for your loved one. When you are ready to begin your care journey, we are the experts that will answer your questions and help you implement a plan.
Home Care Partners is locally owned and committed to providing Thoughtful, Quality, and Dedicated Care.
