Home support services for seniors are frequently required as a result of a fall at home resulting in fracture or injury necessitating the need for care. As a result of declining eye sight, poor balance, arthritic joints, back pain and immobility issues, we must be more careful in performing Activities of Daily Living. Here are some helpful tips:
- Remove all area rugs or those with turned up edges
- Place furniture for ease of movement with walker
- De-clutter home of newspapers and items on floor
- Place phone where you can easily reach it
- Place home help aids in bathroom & bedroom
- Use walker, or cane to assist with balance
These helpful tips will assist the senior to ‘Age In Place’ safely.