Age in Place With These Home Upgrades

Protecting your senior loved one requires a support strategy. At Visiting Angels^® Southeast Portland, we offer in home care throughout the Lake Oswego area. Our caregivers provide critical assistance around the home, while also offering warm, caring companionship. Our help can make a huge impact on your loved one's quality of life, helping them avoid a care facility and retain their beloved home.

In addition to our support, another great way to increase their safety is to make some key modifications to the residence. By following along with these tips, you can reduce potential hazards and set up a safer environment. Combine this with the attentive care of one of our professional caregivers, and you get a formula that allows them to age in place. Our recommended home upgrades include:

• Converting the shower to a walk-in unit with a hand-held nozzle
• Installing hand-railings in the tub and on the stairway 
• Using non-slip mats to make the bathroom safer
• Switching out door knobs for levers to ease discomfort
• Utilizing LED bulbs and adding more lighting in the home

About Our In Home Care in Oswego

Managing the needs of an elderly loved one is a very difficult task to take on by yourself. Not only is time a concern, but it's also a lot of stress and responsibility to place on your shoulders. Your life will be much easier once you've secured our support. We provide amazing care for your parent or relative, allowing you to rest whenever you need. The benefits of our service include:

• Customized support 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Warmhearted companionship
• Family respite
• Increased home safety
• An extension of home life
• And more!

Compassionate In Home Care Near You

As part of our efforts to provide wonderful care and companionship, we screen each caregiver to make sure they all have great personalities and qualifications. You can expect highly qualified support along with positive social interactions from someone who cares about their well-being. Our goal is to help them live safely and more comfortably, providing the support they need to remain at home for as long as possible. 

We are proud to work with families throughout:

• Lake Oswego
• West Linn
• Milwaukie
• Gladstone
• Wilsonville
• And throughout the nearby areas

For additional details about our in home care across Lake Oswego and surrounding communities, call Visiting Angels Southeast Portland at (503) 297-7000 today for a care consultation.