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Home Safety Tips as You Age

Staying in your own home as you age can be a great comfort and improve your sense of independence, but it has to be done safely. Not every home is suitable for aging in place without some modifications, but the experts at Advanced Nursing & Home Support can help you understand how you can go about making your own home or your loved one’s home safer for them to live in as they get older. 

Get more advice about keeping your elderly loved one safe and secure at home by filling out the contact form on this page or calling us today at 240-283-4984!

Improve Home Safety for Elderly Family Members

There are a number of things you can do to improve your loved one’s home safety as they age, including:

  • Removing area rugs and tripping hazards: Clear away anything that can make it difficult for your aging family member to navigate over or around. Rugs can pose a threat for walking unassisted and with a cane or walker.
  • Installing safety rails throughout the house: Some of the most common areas to install railing is the bathroom, long hallways, and the bedroom; however, you can install safety rails wherever your loved one needs them.
  • Adding ramps: Particularly for loved ones in a wheelchair or with walkers, it’s important to add accessibility ramps in place of stairs in the house.
  • Installing an accessible shower and bath: One of the biggest challenges for people who want to age in their home is maneuverability in the bathroom. We recommend installing a shower that includes a walk-in door and a seat for ease-of-use and safety. It’s also important to ensure there is space for a wheelchair or other necessities.

Get Help at Home

Do you have a loved one that requires additional help at home? Or do you have a loved one who wants to remain in their home as they age but can’t maintain their health and security? The compassionate and experienced professionals at Advanced Nursing & Home Support are here to help. We can provide incredible services, including:

  • Personal care – such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, toileting, oral hygiene, and more
  • Advanced nursing care – including medication management, ventilator management, wound care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and other medical and non-medical assistance
  • Disabled care – including care for individuals who have been in accidents, people recovering from surgery or other medical procedures, and more
  • Homemaking – including light housekeeping, dishwashing, laundry, dusting, pet care, and answering the telephone
  • Transportation – to and from doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, and more
  • Specialty cleaning – including housekeeping and maintenance services
  • And more!

Get help for your elderly loved one today by giving us a call at 240-283-4984!

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