You\u2019ve heard the old saying, \u201cprevention is better than cure.\u201d It\u2019s true for accidents too. When it comes to senior safety, there are a lot of precautions that you can take.<\/p>\n
These ten tips may seem simple, but they are easy to follow and will help to ensure your safety as a senior citizen living independently in the community. These tips will help you navigate throughout your day.<\/p>\n
1.) Walking Paths<\/strong> 2.) Watch Your Rugs<\/strong> 3.) Avoid Loose Fitting Clothing<\/strong> 4.) Wear Nonslip Footwear<\/strong> <\/p>\n 5.) Don\u2019t Leave Cords Lying On The Ground<\/p>\n Always secure all loose cords to appliances and other items, so you don\u2019t lose your balance and trip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6.) Keep An Eye Out For Your Dog<\/p>\n If you live with pets, train them to avoid walking in front of your path. This will prevent a pet from accidentally getting underfoot and causing you to trip<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7.) Be Careful In The Shower And Tub<\/p>\n Install a safety strip or non-skid mat in the bathtub, shower, and other bathroom areas to prevent slips. Use a professionally installed grab bar instead of a towel rack for support in the shower.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.) Hold Your Handrails<\/p>\n No matter your age, using the railing and banister is always a good idea when going up or down stairs.<\/p>\n 9.) When Using Oxygen Safe Should Be A Priority<\/p>\n Do not smoke or use an open flame while using oxygen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10.) Use Adaptive Equipment<\/p>\n Adapting your house with safety features like raised toilet seats and tub benches can help you avoid falls.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Home safety for seniors is checking with your loved ones and regularly assessing the home for potential hazards. By taking the time to provide a safe home for your elderly loved one, you can encourage them to live a healthy and empowered life at home, where to want to stay.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Talem Home Care\u00a0is here to help you when you can\u2019t be there. Feel free to contact our office at\u00a0720-664-8711 to schedule your free Home Safety Assessment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to senior safety, there are a lot of precautions that you can take. You\u2019ve heard the old saying \u201cprevention is better than cure.\u201d It\u2019s true for accidents too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,21,26],"tags":[51,50,52],"class_list":["post-4298","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senior-care","category-senior-safety","category-social-seniors","tag-home-hazards","tag-senior-safety","tag-talemhomecare"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4298","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4298"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4298\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6514,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4298\/revisions\/6514"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4298"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4298"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.talemhomecare.com\/denver\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4298"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nEnsure adequate space for safe passage between and within all rooms. Make sure hallways, stairs, and walking paths are well-lit and free of objects such as books, shoes, or pets.<\/p>\n
\nRemove rugs, repair frayed carpeting, and tape or tack down the loose carpet to protect it from slipping and falling.<\/p>\n
\nFor safety reasons, wear close-fitting sleeves when cooking. Loose or long sleeves often result in accidental food spills and burns.<\/p>\n
\nTo prevent slips on smooth surfaces, it is recommended that seniors wear slippers with rubber bottoms and choose sensible shoes.<\/p>\n