Program helps prevent falls, injuries in senior population
FirstLight Home Care, a provider of quality, affordable, non‑medical in-home care for adults, has launched Spring Assist, a program to prevent seniors from falling by offering to change smoke detectors batteries for free this spring.
Sarah Lane, Owner of FirstLight Home Care — South Sound.
Twice a year we are encouraged to change the batteries in our smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are typically located on the ceiling or high on the wall. Their location presents a fall hazard for the elderly.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three older adults suffers a fall each year. Among this same group, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries.
“We are committed to helping seniors maintain their quality of life while remaining where they want to be – in their own homes,” said FirstLight Home Care owner Sarah Lane. “As we age, some routine tasks become more difficult. We look at Spring Assist as an opportunity to help seniors by reducing their fall risk while keeping up with basic housekeeping such as changing the smoke detector batteries.”
Spring Assist is open to the first 100 requests for seniors age 65 and over.
To register for the program, please call FirstLight Home Care at 360-489-1621 or email to slane@firstlighthomecare.com.
In addition to light housekeeping such as changing smoke detector batteries, FirstLight Home Care services include bathing and hygiene, walking and mobility assistance, continence and toileting assistance, dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, and live-in services to residents of Olympia, Rainier, Lacey and surrounding communities. FirstLight Home Care offers complete companion and personal care services for seniors, new mothers, those recovering from surgery and others in need of assistance.