Age in Place with These Home Upgrades

More than ever, older adults in Dunedin, FL, are choosing to age in place with the help of in home care. Thankfully, there are easy modifications available to make your home safer and more accessible. 

• Rethink kitchen storage. Open your cabinets and assess which items you use frequently and store them between hip and shoulder height for easier access. Installing pullout shelves and adding pullout trash cans beneath the sink are other inexpensive yet very helpful additions. 
• Install bathroom grab bars. Stepping out of a wet shower or bathtub can be tricky, especially for seniors with balance or mobility issues. Properly installed grab bars can help prevent falls and make it easier to navigate the bathroom.
• Raise the toilet seat. The average height of standard toilets is 15 inches, which can be difficult for seniors having trouble with sitting or standing up. Raising seats by 2-4 inches can make them easier and safer to use. 
• Add lighting. Increased visibility throughout the home makes everything easier. Along with ensuring hallways and staircases are well lit, consider adding task lighting over work areas in the kitchen, workrooms, or utility room. 
• Switch out knob-style handles. Turning a knob-style door handle requires a firm grip, which can be difficult for people living with arthritis. Upgrading to lever-style handles is budget-friendly and requires much less force and strength when opening and closing doors. 

In Home Care Services Available in Dunedin

Home upgrades can improve the safety and functionality of your living space, but what if you need a helping hand around the home or can no longer drive and need to get to a doctor’s appointment? In home care is the answer. 

At Visiting Angels^® Clearwater, we help local seniors, and disabled adults find experienced caregivers in their area with the specific skills and availability they’re looking for. With our assistance, you can arrange customized care quickly and be confident you’re working with a qualified professional. 

Just a few of the essential services provided by caregivers in our network include: 

• Specialized memory care and wandering prevention
• Medication and fluid reminders
• Mobility assistance
• Help with dressing, bathing, and toileting
• Help to keep the home tidy and organized
• Running errands and grocery shopping
• Fall prevention
• Engaging conversation and company

These services are just a small sampling of what a caregiver can provide. Respite care, palliative care, transitional care, end of life care, and social care are also available.

Home Care Referrals You Can Trust from Visiting Angels Clearwater

Ready to find top-quality in home care you can trust? Call Visiting Angels Clearwater today. As a locally owned and operated nurse registry, we understand the support seniors in our community need to age in place safely.  

Caregivers in our network are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for seniors in Dunedin, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Clearwater Beach, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Belleair, and the surrounding areas. 

For more information about in home care options in Dunedin, call Visiting Angels Clearwater today and schedule a free in-home consultation.

 * Visiting Angels Clearwater FL is an independent contractor based nurse registry located in the state of Florida. We ONLY do business with independent contractors and do not employ any caregivers. Florida License: 30211281