Improving Home Safety for Your Parents

            For seniors living at home, the potential dangers that are always present are only magnified as they continue through the aging process. All people everywhere have the right and the expectation that they should feel safe in their homes, but with aging, many unexpected things can be elevated to the level of a threat to their safety.

            To make sure that only the people entering the home of your loved one is someone who is supposed to be there, investing in a piece of technology such as a camera doorbell can be a significant help. The doorbell has a small camera attached that runs a video feed onto their computer or their smartphone, which will allow your loved one to see who is outside of their home while still in the safety and comfort of being inside their home. Another benefit is that doorbell cameras can be used to see who the perpetrator was in the event that someone steals a package off of their porch.

            Should a disaster or emergency occur, one thing you can do to make your parents’ home safer is have a list of emergency numbers near their phone, so that they can quickly and easily call for help. Some important numbers to have are 911, poison control, emergency contacts such as family or friends, their healthcare provider, and the non-emergency line for the police department.

            Modifications can also go a long way in making the house safe. Particularly in the bathroom, where many of the surfaces are wet and slippery. Adding things like shower seats, non-slip texturing on the floors, and grab bars and railings can prevent seniors from falling.

Ensuring a safe home environment is key to helping seniors live independently with confidence. At Senior Helpers of Gilbert & Chandler, we offer complimentary home safety assessments, identifying hazards and recommending modifications such as grab bars, non-slip surfaces, and emergency plans. Call us today at 480-908-0976 to schedule an assessment and give your loved one the peace of mind they deserve!