Useful information
Take at look at our useful information pages for more information about home care.
Preventing falls
Bluebird Care offers advice about how to prevent falls, steer clear of injuries and avoid paying for care as a result of falling.
Falling is not an inevitable consequence of aging. We can prevent falls from happening by finding out how to reduce the risks.
As we get older and more unsteady on our feet, the risk of falling becomes greater and the risk of serious injury more likely. In the UK, nearly a third of people over 65 years of age fall every year. This rises to half of people aged 80 years or over.
We cannot remove all of the risks, but we can certainly reduce them by:
- Understanding the risks
- Looking after our health - read our top tips on how to prevent falls
- Keeping our homes safe - use Bluebird Care’s ‘home safety checklist for preventing falls’ to help you and your family find and fix common hazards in your home
Seeking the right care and support if paying for care becomes a necessity.
10 top tips for preventing falls Care and support from Bluebird Care Home safety checklist Medicines and falls Understanding the risks of falls Visiting the doctor What to do if you fall Falls FAQYour safety & well-being
Choosing the right person or company to provide care and support for you or a loved one is not an easy decision. You need someone who is caring with the right knowledge and skills, someone you can rely upon and most importantly someone whom you can trust.
On these pages we guide you through some of the key points you need to be aware of when exploring different options.
Arranging homecare & support Eating & drinking well Help with funding Homecare for you Homecare in a residential home How to pay for your homecare Planning your future Taking your medicines safely Understanding the role of homecare professionals Watch out for scams!Services
When you need continuous care, you may not want the added stress of having to leave familiar surroundings. Bluebird Care (Bedford) gives you the option of high quality care at home without moving to a care home.
What makes home care with Bluebird Care Bedford different? How a Bedford home care service can help your loved one stay safe and happy at home Home care in Bedford Live-in care service Respite care with Bluebird Care BedfordBlog
As experts in caring for the elderly and vulnerable, Bluebird Care can be relied upon to offer the best practical advice when it comes to how you can help support your loved ones.
Take a look through our blogs for some helpful hints and tips!
How live-in care can help to reduce the progression of age-related illnesses and reduce the risk of falls. How Live-in Care helps those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of Dementia Live-in Care & Pets The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Care Benefits of having pets at home Our Top Tips for getting into the Garden Safe chair exercises for older people or those with limited mobility Five top tips on keeping fit for the over 50s Top Tips for Living Well with ArthritisHow to find the right care for you or your relative
1. Find your local office
Bluebird Care delivers care from locally based offices, find yours to start your care journey today.
2. Get in touch with us
Fill in our call back form or give us a call to find out how we can help you.
3. Assessment
We’ll come out to you to find out what you or your loved one needs to help stay independent at home.
4. Care team chosen & care starts
You'll be cared for by our specially trained team to support you to remain at home for as long as possible.