As our loved ones age, their homes can become less easy to live in. Especially if your loved one is limited by mobility or health issues. While this doesn’t mean a move is in the cards quite yet, there’s a lot that family and caregivers can do now to help make their living space more Senior friendly. Here are some tips from our assisted living staff in Morris County, NJ.
- Declutter
throughout the house: Stacks of old newspapers
or magazines, too much and oversized-furniture and other clutter pose
immediate hazards for the elderly. Keeping rooms, staircases and hallways
tidy and as open as possible will give your loved one space to move
freely, even with a walker and prevent collisions, as well as injuries
from falling items.
- Install
good lighting – and lots of it: While failing eyesight
could be a part of getting older, making your loved one’s home brighter is
important for preventing falls – especially in hallways and on staircases.
Nightlights installed throughout the house can light up each room enough
so if your loved one needs to get up in the middle of the night they can
easily make their way to the switches to turn on any lights.
- Remove
or repair all tripping hazards: Loose rugs, slippery
floors, electrical cables on the floor and damaged floorboards can easily
result in a fall. You can either repair the item or remove it from the
home and replace it with something secure and safe to walk on.
- Handrails
in the bathroom and on stairs: Getting up quickly,
walking down stairs or moving while wet can result in falls even when you
are there to assist your loved one. Installing handrails or grab bars
strategically in bathrooms and on stairs helps your loved one keep their
balance. Grab bars can be added anywhere around the house that your loved
one might find helpful, perhaps by their favorite place to sit.
- Install
non-slip mats in bathrooms: In addition to grab bars,
placing non-slip mats in bathtubs and showers gives your loved one extra
grip when bathing. As for the rest of the house make sure your loved one
has a good pair of slippers with a non slip sole, this will help in any
area of the house with tile floors.
- Get
clothing fitted correctly: You may think that your
loved one’s home is all that needs fall-proofing, but pants and skirts that
are too long also pose a serious tripping hazard. Regularly check the
soles of your loved one’s shoes for wear that can reduce their grip. If
your loved one likes wearing socks indoors, buy non-slip socks with grips
on the bottom.
Safe and secure assisted living at our Morris County
senior facility
Lester Senior
Living is a beautiful, comfortable and most of all – safe assisted
living community serving Morris County, NJ. Our dedicated and compassionate
staff help our residents through their daily living activities, while our
safety measures on-site like 24-hour alert pendants, grab bars and security
personnel ensure each resident is secure at all times.
To find out more about our community safety guidelines
or assisted living services, please contact us today or visit our website
at: https://jchcorp.org
Original blog posted on https://jchcorp.org/how-to-make-a-senior-friendly-space/
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