Statistics tell us that one in three seniors will fall in the home annually. Due to complex medical issues, failing eyesight, and some medications this is a serious issue. There are things that can be done to alleviate hazards in the home.
1. Floors-Tack down all area rugs. Clean up any spills right away. Don’t use slippery wax on floors. If a new carpet has been protected and chemically treated be sure there is good ventilation to avoid health issues.
2. Stairway-Besure all stairways have adequate lighting both at the top and at the bottom. Use 100 watt or greater light bulbs that are non-glare. Non-slip surfaces are important as well.
3. Shoes-Be sure the shoe style isn’t bulky and won’t cause tripping. Also check the fit of the shoe and the heel heigth. Soles with a pattern and non-slip are a good option. The perfect shoe has a thin firm midsole, low heel height, supported heel collar and a fastening mechanism. A ice gripper on boots in winter.
4.Traffic Areas- Besure that all electrical cords are not upstructing any traffic areas. Keep pet and children’s toys off of the floor and be sure that children keep their toys picked up.
5. Walking Help- Walking aids should be measured and the correct length for the senior’s using them. A sturdy walking cane made for the correct use is important.
6. Bathing- Have a night light in the bathroom that is kept on at night. Make sure the tub has non-slip appliques and that bath aids are securely installed. The water heater should be turned to 120 degrees Farenheirt to avoid scalds.
7. Kitchen Safety- Be sure to check expiration dates on food. Check the “on” and “off” swithches on all appliances and that they are in working order with no worn wiring.
8. Medications/Drugs- Any old medications should be thrown away. Be sure labels are clear and that you have read about all new medicines and review them frequently. Use a dispenser that is marked clearly.
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Very informative. Thanks. It's always better to be safe than sorry.
That's for sure. Thanks for your input.
Very well said. I must say they are really what should be done at home when there are seniors.
Let me add though, especially when the seniors are getting so forgetful, there must be a whiteboard where the things they have in mind to do, the medications to be taken are to be checked in the list should be written there.
There should be a place where to keep the keys too. And at night all the windows and doors they have said to be already closed by them should be checked as to whether they really are.
And yes, don't forget to check if they have already closed the LPG container. :)
Thank you for your input. I think these might be better added to a list of things to help seniors in their everyday lives. Nice ideas though. What is a "LPG container"?