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Senior Care in Topeka: Safety Tips For Aging in Place

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For those who want to age at home, it's easy to overlook potential safety hazards until it's too late. When you have a loved one who lives at home alone, you can always help them be proactive about safety. At Visiting Angels® Topeka, fall prevention is just one of the many senior care services we offer. We understand how important it is for safety to be a top priority when aging in place. 

With that in mind, let's see how you can improve safety features for your family member. 

3 Safety Tips For Seniors Living in Topeka 

Seniors are at higher risk of serious falls at home—and these can come with hospitalizations and other serious consequences. For this reason and more, it's always paramount to prioritize safety and accessibility for older individuals in Topeka. 

A few additions or subtractions around the house can make a big difference. Here are some tips from our senior care team at Visiting Angels Topeka: 

  • Identify tripping hazards. Many of us navigate around safety hazards in the house without a second thought. From shoes in the entranceway to wires on the ground, these are a much more serious concern for older individuals. Try to find and remove these hazards wherever possible. Wires can be mounted to the wall with hooks to keep them off the floor. Shoe shelves and other organizers can keep the entranceway clutter-free.  
  • Create clear routes. Try an experiment: walk through the house with your loved one, and identify areas where they can't move around easily. The living room and bathroom can quickly feel too narrow, especially if furniture or shelving is blocking off crucial space. You want to clear any items or furniture they have to navigate around, so they always have a clear, simple route from room to room. 
  • Keep items within reach. Reaching and bending can become more precarious for older individuals. Try to streamline your loved one's storage so that their most-used items are always within easy reach. The bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom are all areas where this is crucial. Some storage solutions, like pull-out shelf organizers or pull-down drawers, can improve accessibility in these rooms as well. 

Get Senior Care and Fall Prevention Support 

With our senior care agency, you can access fall prevention, mobility support, and other services designed to help your loved one thrive. We visit seniors and families in: 

  • Topeka
  • Tecumseh
  • Auburn
  • Lawrence
  • Silver Lake
  • And throughout the surrounding area

Let's make sure your loved one can age in place comfortably and safely. To set up a senior care consultation, just call Visiting Angels Topeka. 

Serving Topeka, Lawrence and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels TOPEKA, KS
1100 SW Wanamaker Rd #8
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: 785-284-5500
Fax: 785-915-1445

Serving Topeka, Lawrence and the Surrounding Areas

Visiting Angels TOPEKA, KS
1100 SW Wanamaker Rd #8
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: 785-284-5500
Fax: 785-915-1445