From Fall to Freedom
After a series of serious falls, Margaret was close to giving up hope. But with live-in support from Home Instead Westminster, she didn’t just recover — she got her life back.
Rebuilding a Life After a Fall
“It’s help when I need it — and freedom when I want it.”
After living independently in her flat in Marylebone in Central London for over four decades, Margaret — a retired senior doctor — found herself facing the one thing she had always feared: needing care.
Following a string of painful falls and growing health concerns, she reached out to Home Instead Westminster. What followed was not just recovery — but a complete transformation in her quality of life.
A Personalised Approach That Changed Everything
When Margaret joined us, she wasn’t just looking for safety — she wanted to feel alive again.
Her care plan focused on:
Preventing further falls through discreet home adaptations
Supporting lifestyle changes like boosting hydration
Encouraging daily walks and physiotherapy
Reconnecting her with music, lectures, book clubs, and riverside outings
No falls in over 9 months — and her confidence has returned.
Her Journey at a Glance
Before Care
3 serious falls
Avoided activity
Socially withdrawn
After Live-In Support
0 falls in 9+ months
Walking daily and attending physio
Re-engaged with hobbies, outings, and music
“I thought care meant losing my independence. But it’s given me back everything I thought I’d lost.”
– Margaret
