Aging in Place: Is Your Home Safe and Accessible?
For many seniors, the desire to age in place—remaining in the comfort of their own homes—is a cherished goal. Kore Cares understands the importance of creating a safe and accessible environment to support aging in place. In this blog, we'll explore key considerations for ensuring the safety of your loved ones at home.
Aging in Place: Is Your Home Safe and Accessible?
Home Safety
Fall Prevention: Falls are a significant risk for seniors, but with the right modifications, the home can be made safer. Installing grab bars in bathrooms, securing loose rugs, removing tripping hazards around the home, and ensuring adequate lighting can greatly reduce the risk of falls.
Mobility Assistance: Aging can bring challenges to mobility. In-home caregivers can provide valuable assistance with mobility, helping older adults move around the home safely. This includes support with transferring from beds or chairs and ensuring that pathways are clear of obstacles.
Home Modification Recommendations: Depending on the unique needs of your loved one, home modifications may be necessary. Simple adjustments such as handrails, raised toilet seats, or ramps enhance accessibility and minimize potential hazards.
Reducing Clutter
Random objects lying around can create challenges such as tripping and falling by causing distractions that interrupt a daily schedule, and increase confusion when looking for something.
Medical Alert Systems
Medical alert systems are devices that can easily call for help if someone finds themselves in the midst of a medical emergency or has fallen and needs help. A medical alert system provides comfort to elderly and their family members by being one button push away from help if a fall or other emergent situation occurs. Kore Cares preferred brand, Electronic Caregivers’ devices can be worn as either a bracelet or neck pendent and can switch easily between the two. Kore Cares can order and set these devices up for you or your loved one.
Kore Cares - In-Home Care Services
Creating a safe, accessible, and supportive environment allows seniors to age gracefully in the comfort of their own homes. If you're considering aging in place for your loved ones, let Kore Cares be your partner in providing the care and assistance needed for a fulfilling and secure lifestyle. For more information about our in-home care services in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and Yankton, SD, visit our services page or call 888-546-0704.