Safety Tips for Seniors in the Salem and North Shore Area
Right at Home is dedicated on spreading awareness by educating our community on senior safety for National Safety Month all month long.
As the weather gets nicer and families hit the road for summer vacation, weddings and fun trips, no better time to remember the saying, ‘safety first!’
Elders are involved in countless accidents in their homes every year. While most elders want to age in place and remain at home where they can live independently, most homes are not properly designed to support their needs. Falls are the number one safety risk for seniors – nearly one third of the senior population falls each year with majority of those falls occurring at home. Elders must take necessary precautions due to physical changes that develop throughout the aging process, including sensory changes as declining vision, hearing etc. As a result, these changes can drastically increase the risk of injury inside the home.
Here are 4 quick home safety tips:
- Remove, repair and/or tack down loose carpeting.
- Arrange furniture to allow adequate space for safe walking between all rooms.
- Use a stepping stool or grabber for high shelves – do not stand on chairs or stools.
- Keep closet doors and drawers closed to prevent bruises or tripping.
As home safety conversations take place, it is important to give loved ones a choice of the best living space options while also keeping safety in mind. With the right preparation, living happy and safe at home is possible.
Right at Home Boston North's skilled and compassionate caregivers can support seniors and loved ones with remaining safe and independent at home. Our office offers physical assistance services for seniors, elderly or disabled with the trust, reliability and responsiveness that you are looking for in a home care provider.
Right at Home Salem can help throughout the day in several ways:
- Ambulatory assistance
- Getting dressed
- Positioning in chair or bed
- Transfer between bed and chair
- Wheelchair assistance
For more information on Right at Home Salem's services, check out our services page.