With the majority of seniors deciding to continue to live at home during aging, it’s necessary to execute a comprehensive home assessment to locate and resolve any hazards and make certain the seniors you love stay safe. The easiest way to do this is to start outside of the home and work your way in, room by room, picturing what your experience would be in each location if you struggled with the typical challenges that occur as we age, such as with vision or balance.
Below are some effective home alteration ideas to help keep seniors safe while aging in place:
Outside:
Foyer/Entryway:
Kitchen:
Bedroom:
Throughout the entire home, be sure walkways are clear and wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair or walker. It’s also important to put in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, checking them routinely and changing batteries at least every 6 months.
And consider an emergency response pendant for your senior loved one to wear, which can be pressed to call for help in the event of a fall or other emergency.
Above all, partner with a trustworthy and well-established provider of home care and memory care in Granite City, IL and the surrounding areas, like Morning Glory Home Care. We’re here to perform a home safety assessment and recommend additional measures which can be taken to ensure your loved one stays safe, as well as offer a number of in-home care services, tailored to each individual’s distinct needs.
Contact us at 618-667-8400 any time to find out more!
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