Assisted Home Care in Suffolk

Top Tips For Senior Safety

Most seniors prize their independence and will always opt to age in place if it's possible. If you have an older family member who lives at home in Suffolk, improving accessibility throughout the house can improve overall safety, too. Having assisted home care services from Visiting Angels^® Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk can be a big help here. But you can also take other measures to ensure they can always age in place. 

Let's review some crucial safety measures. 

4 Tips For Approaching Home Safety in Suffolk 

At Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk, fall prevention is just one aspect of our assisted home care services. We help clients and their families improve safety throughout the house. Here are a few tips from our team: 

• Do a safety check. Try this to start: accompany your loved one throughout the house when they're completing some daily tasks. Take note of where they struggle most, or areas of the home which generally feel unsafe. This can be a useful place to begin, making it easier to incorporate truly useful changes. 
• Start small. You don't have to begin with a cost-intensive renovation. Start with a cleanup, removing items that are no longer used or that are contributing to clutter. Then, add small upgrades like LED bulbs for visibility and nightlights for the hallways. Carpet tape is useful for any throw rugs or similar features. 
• Add upgrades. From there, think about upgrading furniture pieces like the bedframe (if it's too low or too high). Grab bars are also a useful safety feature throughout the home, and especially in the bathroom. A raised toilet seat can be helpful for many seniors, too.  
• Consider your options. If more costly additions are needed, now is the time to think about these. But it's also worth it to discuss assisted home care, which may be a more practical solution for your loved one in Suffolk. If they are struggling with general housekeeping or mobility, a dedicated caregiver can help them with these tasks and much more. 

Get Assisted Home Care Services For Your Loved One

Assisted home care doesn't just make it easier for your loved one to remain at home. It also means that, if their condition changes, we can let you and your family know. We help seniors thrive throughout the region, including in: 

• Suffolk
• Norfolk
• Fleet
• Portsmouth
• Naval Base
• And throughout the surrounding area

It's easy to set up reliable, assisted home care services for your family member. To get started, call Visiting Angels Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk today.