Areas We Serve

• Senior Care in Niantic
• New London
• Home Care Mystic, CT
• Home Care Old Lyme, CT

Serving New London County

Visiting Angels GROTON, CT

1 Fort Hill Rd #9
Groton, CT 06340
Phone: 860-446-2273
Fax: 203-298-9677

Senior Care in Niantic

Safety Tips For Aging in Place

As our loved ones get older, their physical condition might make it harder to age at home. Whether they're struggling with vision problems or they need mobility support, many families start to worry about safety. At this point, you may want to take several steps, including scheduling senior care in Niantic.  

It's also important to make sure that your loved one's home is safe for them. Fortunately, many fall prevention measures can also improve livability and comfort, helping your family member remain at home for as long as they wish. Let's review some of the top safety tips for aging in place. 

3 Tips For Prioritizing Senior Safety in Niantic

At Visiting Angels^® Groton, we know how daunting it is when a loved one is struggling. But being proactive about their safety and comfort, while prioritizing their independence, can truly help. For families in Niantic, here are a few strategies for tackling home safety: 

• Get organized. Organization can be crucial to improving household safety. Shelving can reduce the amount of clutter that occurs from shoes, magazines, and newspapers. Small waste baskets are perfect for paper waste. Re-organize areas like the closet and kitchen with shelf sorters and pull-out drawers. Always prioritize items that your family member will use most often, so these are always within easy reach. 
• Identify safety hazards. Rickety furniture, loose tiles, and other safety hazards are easy to overlook, but can present serious safety concerns. Do a thorough search for any of these. Try to get rid of any furniture that's not used anymore, especially if it's unsafe to use. Tighten doorknobs, railings, and drawer pulls. Secure rugs to the ground with tape, or remove them altogether. 
• Ease challenging tasks. Think about those tasks that your loved one in Niantic struggles with most. Try to get their input on this, too. This can guide any additional safety measure you take. If the bed is too high or too low, adjust it. If they're having trouble getting up and sitting down, add grab bars where needed throughout the home. This may also be the point where you discuss scheduling senior care services, too. 

Flexible Senior Care For Your Loved One 

When you need senior care, you can always count on Visiting Angels Groton. We offer flexible in-home support to individuals and families in: 

• Niantic
• New London
• Groton
• Mystic
• Norwich
• Waterford
• And throughout the surrounding area

With senior care in Niantic, your loved one can age in place with dignity and safety. Contact Visiting Angels Groton to learn more about our services.