With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout aging, it is essential to perform a comprehensive home assessment to look for and fix any dangers and make certain your loved ones remain safe. The most effective way to do this is to begin outside the home and work your way in, room by room, imagining what your experience might be in each location if you struggled with the frequent challenges that occur as we get older, such as with vision or balance.
Listed below are some modification ideas to improve safety at home for a senior you love:
Outside:
Foyer/Entryway:
Kitchen:
Bedroom:
Throughout the entire home, make sure walkways are clear and large enough to accommodate a wheelchair or walker. It is also essential to put in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, testing them regularly and changing batteries at least every 6 months.
And, consider an emergency response pendant for the senior to wear, which may be activated to call for help in case of a fall or other emergency.
Above all, partner with a reliable St. Louis home care provider like Compassionate Nursing Services. We are available to perform a home safety assessment and recommend additional steps that can be taken to make sure your senior loved one stays safe, as well as offer a variety of in-home care services, personalized to each individual’s unique needs.
Contact us at 314-432-4312 any time for more information!
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