If you’re worried about your senior parent’s ability to live on their own safely, home care is a great solution. With home care, your senior parent can continue to live in the home they love but they will have someone in the home to help them stay safe.
A home care provider can visit your senior parent daily and help them get around the home safely. They can also keep the home clean and do other things that will help your senior parent be safe at home, like:
Keeping Floors Clean and Dry
Slippery or cluttered floors are a major fall risk for seniors. A home care provider makes sure the floors are clean, dry, and free of anything that could cause a trip or slip.
This includes wiping up spills immediately, removing loose rugs, and keeping walkways clear of cords, shoes, or other hazards. Since falls can lead to serious injuries, this simple task is an important way to keep your parent safe.
Organizing the Kitchen and Pantry
Reaching for items on high shelves or bending down to find something in a low cabinet can be dangerous for a senior. A home care provider organizes the kitchen and pantry so that frequently used items are within easy reach.
They can also check for expired food and make sure that heavy pots, pans, and dishes are stored in a way that makes them safe to handle. This helps prevent falls, strains, and accidents in the kitchen.
Doing Laundry and Managing Heavy Loads
Carrying a heavy laundry basket up or down stairs or even across a room can be difficult and dangerous for a senior. A home care provider takes care of laundry tasks, from carrying baskets to washing, drying, folding, and putting clothes away. This prevents your parent from overexerting themselves, tripping over laundry piles, or slipping on wet floors in the laundry area.
Taking Out the Trash
Taking out the trash may seem like a simple task, but for a senior, it can be risky. Large trash barrels can be heavy and difficult to move, especially in bad weather.
A home care provider can take the trash and recycling out, so your parent doesn’t have to struggle with heavy bins or walk on icy or uneven surfaces. This prevents potential falls, injuries, and unnecessary strain. They can also bring the bins back in so that your senior parent doesn’t have to drag them back and put them back in place.
Checking and Maintaining Home Safety Equipment
A home care provider can check safety devices like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and emergency alert systems to make sure they are working correctly.
They can test alarms, replace batteries, and ensure that emergency contacts are updated. They also check that nightlights are in place, pathways are well-lit, and that the home has a working fire extinguisher in case of emergencies.
A home care provider can also make sure that emergency phone numbers are written in large print and placed next to the phone, in case your senior parent needs them. Anticipating what items your senior parent might need in an emergency can save precious time if an emergency happens.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Home Care in Summerlin, NV, please contact the caring staff at Compassion Crest Home Care today at (702) 385-0920
Compassion Crest Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Las Vegas, NV, and the surrounding areas.
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