Assisted Home Care in East and South San Diego County

Tips For Home Safety

Falls are a serious concern for seniors, with potentially long-term health consequences. When seniors live at home in East and South San Diego County, it's always important to prioritize home safety. Assisted home care services from Visiting Angels^® El Cajon are one way to do that. Introducing safety features to the house can help, too.  

Let's take a look at what you can do. 

Our Top Tips For Senior Safety in East and South San Diego County 

For seniors in East and South San Diego County, our agency offers home care and other forms of support, including fall prevention. If you have a loved one living at home, here's what you can do to improve safety: 

• Improve accessibility. Straining and bending can make it harder to complete everyday activities. Try to improve reach throughout the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. A comfy chair in the bedroom can be great for putting on clothes. Get rid of unused clothing, toiletries, and food items, so there's more room for the items your loved one uses most often. 
• Increase visibility. Mood lighting can compromise overall visibility, making a once-familiar environment suddenly dangerous to navigate. Always try to introduce strong lighting throughout the house. Motion-sensored lights can be perfect for areas like the entranceway, hallways, and stairways. LED bulbs can often be a big upgrade from regular bulbs, both in terms of brightness and longevity. 
• Prioritize mobility. For those who struggle with balance, standing up, sitting down, or walking, mobility supports can be crucial. Remove clutter from the floor, including wires that can be a tripping hazard. Tape down rugs or remove them altogether. Incorporate grab bars for the bedroom and bathroom. Assisted home care services in East and South San Diego County can also offer support for mobility, as well as tasks like grooming and bathing, which may otherwise be difficult. 

How Assisted Home Care Can Have An Impact 

For seniors, having assisted home care services can instantly improve safety, making it easier for them to navigate the home with comfort. Our dedicated caregivers can handle tasks like cooking, light housekeeping and laundry, and running errands. For those who need more advanced help, we can assist with mobility, fall prevention, and grooming. We work with seniors living in: 

• East and South San Diego County
• Lakeside
• Jamacha
• Rancho San Diego
• Bostonia
• Alpine  
• And throughout the surrounding area

For families in East and South San Diego County, it's easy to set up assisted home care services on your terms. Call Visiting Angels El Cajon to learn more today.