10 products that could help if you’re at risk of falling

If you live alone and are concerned about how to prevent falls and get help in case of an emergency, the Guardian III with Fall Detection watch is a worthwhile purchase. It can notify up to five of your loved ones of your location with its GPS tracking and route monitoring. There’s a fall alarm/alert function with an SOS alarm, which, upon activation, will connect to your SOS contact and get their help. It can also monitor your heart rate, track your steps, and is waterproof.

Studies have suggested a connection between hearing loss and an increased risk of falls.¹ Understanding how to prevent falls is vital, and addressing your hearing loss is one step toward reducing that risk. If you’re finding it increasingly difficult to hear what’s happening around you, you should consider getting your hearing checked and perhaps getting a hearing aid to help turn up the volume in your day-to-day life. This Medically Approved Hearing Aid is lightweight, convenient, and cost-effective. It has an adjustable volume and has been designed for all-day use.

A common cause of falls for the elderly is having to bend over and reach for things. If your balance isn’t what it once was, it’s easy to stumble or trip. A great way to avoid this is using a reaching aid such as the Handi-Grip PRO Reacher. It extends your grip to easily pick up the items you want, reducing your need to stretch. With an easy-to-hold handle, lightweight trigger and 90-degree rotating jaw, it can get into those harder-to-reach areas. 

The main cause of falling for the elderly is a lack of balance or difficulty when walking.² To help prevent falls during your walks, we recommend a mobility aid such as a walking stick. The Flexyfoot Oval Handle Walking Stick is practical and stylish, helping to support you while getting from A to B. Its oval-shaped handle helps to spread the impact of using it more evenly, reducing the stress on your joints. It also comes with a Flexyfoot ferrule – a special shock-absorbing ferrule that gives you 50% more grip than a traditional ferrule.

Need more help than a walking stick can provide? If you're exploring mobility aids to help prevent falls in the home, consider a rollator. The sleek design of the Breeze Indoor Rollator features a large, lipped tray and a storage bag to help you carry items around the house. It also has height-adjustable handles so you can make sure it’s set to the perfect height for you and a brake system that can be operated with just one hand.

A strategically placed grab rail at the right points around your home can help give you support when you need it most, whether that’s a reassuring handhold as you enter and exit your home or an aid to hold onto on a slippery bathroom floor. This versatile Steel Grab Rail can be used indoors or outside as it has a weather-resistant bright white power coating. It’s available in a variety of sizes from 305mm up to 710mm.

The bathroom can be a hazardous place. Bathroom aids such as the Bath Step Stool with Handrail can make it easier and safer to get in and out of the tub or give you a boost if you need to reach something from a high shelf in the bathroom. It gives you a stable and secure surface to step onto and somewhere to hold onto while you use it. It has a non-slip rubber surface on the step to give you a safe grip and ferrules on the bottom of its feet to stop it from sliding.

Worried about slipping and falling when using the shower? The Etac Swift Shower Stool with Arm Supports gives you a comfortable place to sit and rest while you shower, reducing your risk of slipping over. It’s lightweight and can be moved around your bathroom as needed. It also has a unique design and flexible seat and can be used on uneven floors. Ferrules are included on each leg to give it a good grip on slippery surfaces and when used with a grab rail, will offer more security when in the shower area.

Standing for prolonged periods can be painful for your back and legs, making it difficult to get things done. The Perching Stool with Armrests helps to take some of the weight off your feet and support you while you get on with whatever tasks you need to do. It has angled legs with rubber feet to help prevent it from slipping, making it suitable for use around the home. It also helps to reduce your risk of falling as you have a place to rest when needed.

Poor lighting could raise your risk of falling, so if you find that you get up in the night to get a drink or go to the bathroom, then you may want to consider the Motion Sensor Light. Even if you know your way around the house like the back of your hand, there can still be obstacles you can’t anticipate, like a sleeping pet, abandoned toy, or dropped towel. The Motion Sensor Light turns on as soon as it senses any movement, shining an ultra-bright light on your path that will stay on for 30 seconds after the movement has stopped.