Be Safe Around the Home: Tips and Products
We often consider our homes one of the safest places, but danger can still exist where we feel most comfortable. In addition, the home can become challenging to navigate as we age. The same steps we could quickly climb may now present a trip hazard. The simple door knobs that open and close areas of the house could be difficult for aging hands to grasp.
Sometimes, all it takes is viewing your home from an outside perspective to determine what tripping hazards exist or where personal safety is endangered. If you’re worried about an aging loved one’s safety at home, you can use the following tips to help increase safety and peace of mind. You can also lean on Visiting Angels Matawan caregivers to supervise seniors and always provide a helping hand.
Tips and Products to Stay Safe At Home
Staying safe at home can look different based on your mobility. Below are tips and products you can use to increase the safety factor in your home:
- Install touchless faucets for aging loved ones with arthritis
- Invest in a home security system that your loved ones have access to and can monitor
- Review the Visiting Angels Safe and Steady Fall Prevention Resource
- Create an emergency kit filled with supplies to help you survive a few days
- Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen and any fireplaces
- Place ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages
- Replace the toilet with a taller variant
- Purchase pre-cut food or use cut-resistant gloves when preparing meals
- Attach grab bars to the wall(s) near the toilet and handrails along hallways and stairways
- Research a panic device, such as a pendant or wristband
- Keep areas well-lit and free from clutter
- Cover stairs with carpet or mark the edges so they’re visible
- Laminate and post a list of emergency phone numbers and addresses near all phones
- Insert childproof outlet covers where necessary
Safety hazards can also pop up as we go about our daily lives. If you or an aging loved one struggles with staying safe at home, consider senior home care services such as Visiting Angels Matawan. Our caregivers allow seniors the opportunity to age in the home and remain independent for a better quality of life.
Visiting Angels Matawan Prioritizes Senior Home Safety
Staying safe around the house doesn’t have to be a chore. Visiting Angels Matawan offers several homecare resources. Below are additional sources seniors can use to keep themselves safe at home without having to make drastic changes:
- Which Walking Assist Product is Right for My Loved One?
- How the Four Top Aging Concerns Can Be Conquered With a Professional Caregiver
- How to Know When You Need Home Care
- The Best Devices for Senior Safety
- Shower Essentials for Seniors
- Home First Aid Kit Needs for Seniors
- How In-Home Care Can Support Stroke Recovery
Are you concerned about an aging loved one being safe in their home? Contact us for a free consultation to discuss how we can assist your loved one in maintaining their independence. The caregivers and care coordinators at Visiting Angels Matawan craft customized care plans to prioritize aging in place for a better quality of life.