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Why Fall Prevention at Home Isn’t Optional — It’s Essential

At Balance Guard Home Safety, we don’t guess — we use research-backed strategies proven to reduce fall risk and keep older adults safe in the place they love most: their home.

If you're an older adult, a caregiver, or a healthcare provider, here’s why our services are not just helpful — they’re necessary:

Regular Checkups Save Lives

Older adults who receive consistent, individualized home visits have dramatically better outcomes.
A randomized study found that regular home check-ins and tailored care reduced fall rates by 37% and significantly lowered the chance of fall-related injuries.
Source: PubMed Central – Preventive Home Visits

The Home Environment Is Part of Your Health

Most falls happen at home, not in clinics or hospitals. The physical setup of a home plays a major role in fall risk.
Research shows that simple safety upgrades — like installing grab bars, improving lighting, and removing tripping hazards — reduce injury-related falls by as much as 26%.
Source: PeerJ – Home Safety Modifications Meta-Analysis

Physical Therapy Is Proven to Reduce Falls

Physical therapists are trained to identify early signs of balance loss, strength decline, and functional limitations — often before a fall occurs.
Structured exercise programs led by physical therapists can reduce fall rates by up to 42%, while improving confidence and maintaining long-term independence.
Sources:

  • Tufts University – Balance & Fall Risk Study

  • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity

Multicomponent Care Provides the Greatest Protection

The most effective fall prevention strategies combine multiple interventions, including:

  • Balance and mobility training

  • Home environment assessments and modifications

  • Medication reviews

  • Vision and hearing screenings

  • Use of assistive devices

  • Ongoing monitoring and support

Multifactorial programs like these have been shown to significantly reduce falls, hospitalizations, and functional decline.
Sources:

Why In-Home Expertise Matters

Most healthcare providers don’t see the home — but that’s where falls happen. BalanceGuard brings a Doctor of Physical Therapy into the home to:

  • Assess real-world fall hazards

  • Catch early changes in strength, balance, and function

  • Provide practical, personalized recommendations

  • Offer follow-up and accountability to keep clients safer over time

What This Means for You — or Your Patients

Falls are not inevitable, and they are not just part of getting older. With the right support, most falls are predictable and preventable.

Balance Guard delivers the proactive, in-home care model that clients deserve — and that providers can trust.