Senior Care in Des Plaines

Home Safety Tips for Seniors

Most seniors want to stay in their home throughout their retirement. If your loved one has taken a fall recently at home, it may be time to think about hiring senior care in Des Plaines. The compassionate caregivers with Visiting Angels^® Arlington Heights can help you rehabilitate so you can resume independent living more quickly. 

Fall Hazards To Address

A significant fall can disrupt your golden years. The hospital stay may cost thousands and your mobility may be affected for months on end. Here are some fall hazards seniors need to keep in mind:

• Electrical Cords
• Area Rugs
• Pet Toys
• Door Thresholds
• Pavement cracks
• Low Tables

Everyone loves their four-legged friends, but their toys can be a trip and fall hazard when they’re strewn around the house. Keep a toy basket to house them safely. Put anti-slip mats under rugs to secure them and route cords behind furniture. If you’re worried about a fall in the bathroom, install a grab bar in the shower or by the toilet. 

About Our Senior Care Solutions

Perhaps you’ve already taken a fall and need help getting back on your feet. We offer flexible, compassionate caregivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here are some of the common ways we help seniors with tripping and mobility issues:

• Personal care assistance for help with bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Light housework
• Appointment and errand transportation
• Meal preparation 
• Respite care for family members
• Laundry

The services we provide allow you to stay in your own home so you can resume independent living with minimal impact to your retirement. We only hire caregivers who pass a background and reference check. This careful vetting process gives you assurance you’re inviting a qualified professional into your home.

Providing Senior Care in the Des Plaines Area

Visiting Angels Arlington Heights is a locally owned and operated senior care agency. We’re close enough that you can call on us around the clock and our caregivers can drop by. We are currently helping seniors in:

• Des Plaines
• Buffalo Grove
• Arlington Heights
• Mount Prospect
• Rolling Meadows
• Elk Grove Village
• And the surrounding area

To learn more about how we are providing respectful senior care in Des Plaines, please call Visiting Angels Arlington Heights today. A team member would love to set up an in-home consultation to answer any questions you may have.