Senior Care in Redmond
Safety Tips For Seniors
Safety and independence often go hand-in-hand for seniors in Redmond living alone. The more safe an environment is, the easier it is to move around in it. At Visiting Angels® Eastside, we know there are many kinds of safety measures you can implement. Professional senior care is one way to ensure they always have support. Making small upgrades around the home can help, too.
These upgrades don't have to be costly or expensive. They can be as simple as checking batteries or changing lightbulbs. Let's review the top tips.
3 Home Safety Tips For Seniors in Redmond
For those living in Redmond, our senior care team can help with identifying fall prevention risks and other concerns. Improving accessibility throughout the home is always crucial. Here are a few ways you can do that:
- For easy reach. Bending and reaching can be an enormous strain as we get older. It can also become increasingly dangerous to remove items from high-up shelves. Try to make sure all frequently used clothes, medication, and kitchenware are always within easy reach. Pull-out cabinetry or shelf organizers can also make storage areas much less precarious to navigate.
- For sitting and standing. Age-related muscle loss is very common with seniors, as are other health conditions that make it tougher to go from sitting to standing. With that in mind, try to incorporate raised or lowered seating (whatever will be easier). Grab bars can also make an enormous difference. Having these supports makes it easier for seniors to move around the home comfortably and confidently.
- For overall safety. Think about swapping regular bulbs for LED bulbs, which can burn brighter and for longer, to improve lighting conditions throughout the home. Make sure the smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector are working and have fresh batteries. Finally, make sure your loved one has a phone in the bedroom, so they can always reach you easily if they need to.
How Senior Care Services Can Improve Safety
With professional senior care, your loved one will always have the support of a trusted professional when they need it. Our caregivers can assist with a variety of activities, from running errands to grooming assistance. And if their condition ever changes, we can alert your family, so care can be re-calibrated accordingly. We work with seniors in:
- Redmond
- Sammamish
- Medina
- Kirkland
- Woodinville
- Kenmore
- Bellevue
- Bothell
- And throughout the surrounding area
Make sure your loved one can live with safety and independence. To schedule senior care in Redmond, contact Visiting Angels Eastside.
Serving Eastside and the Surrounding Areas
Visiting Angels EASTSIDE SEATTLE, WA
12015 115th Ave. NE, Bldg E #105Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 425-828-4500
Fax: 425-828-4505