Senior Care in Plainwell

Home Safety Tips for Seniors

Has your loved one recently taken a fall at home? If your aging parent or other family member is struggling to manage their household, consider adding quality senior care in Plainwell.  Maintaining mobility after an injury can be difficult and our team of qualified experts at Visiting Angels^® Southwest Michigan can make things easy so your loved one can resume living independently as quickly as possible. We’d also like to offer some smart home safety tips in addition to more information about the services we provide with our in-home care in Plainwell.

Fall Hazards To Think About

One of the most common ways seniors lose independence is after slipping in the home. Avoid this risk to protect your body and place in the home. The following is a list of fall hazards to keep in mind:

• Pavement cracks
• Electrical Cords
• Area Rugs
• Wet bathroom floors

If your loved one’s outdoor surfaces have uneven cracks, consider calling a contractor to level the pavement. Wind electrical cords behind furniture where they won’t add to your risk of taking a spill. Place anti-slip mats under rugs to secure them more steadily. If wet bathroom surfaces are an issue, install a grab bar by the toilet or in the shower. The smart way to recover from an injury is to stop it from happening in the first place.

About Our Senior Care in Plainwell

But what happens if your loved one has already taken a fall and needs help around the home? Not to worry. We offer personalized and customized caregiving anytime you want, even on holidays. These are some of the ways we help seniors with post-injury mobility issues:

• Appointment and errand transportation
• Personal care assistance for help with bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Meal preparation 
• Light housework
• Respite care for family members

At Visiting Angels Southwest Michigan, we only hire caregivers who pass a reference and background check. This strict vetting process gives you the confidence that you are rehabilitating with a trustworthy caregiver.

Providing Senior Care Throughout the Plainwell Area

We’re proud to say our senior care agency is locally owned and operated. Working in your area means we’re close by and can drop in anytime you need us. We are currently supporting seniors in Plainwell, Kalamazoo, Richland, Oshtemo, Portage, Comstock, and the surrounding areas.

If you have more questions about how we provide quality senior care in Plainwell, please call Visiting Angels Southwest Michigan today. We’d be happy to set up an in-home visit to get to know you and your home safety concerns better.