Comfort Keepers Ensure Senior Safety

How to keep a loved one safe in and around their home

Every household's primary concern is safety, but if an elderly family member lives alone, you may have additional concerns. In the home, seniors may have a harder time identifying, responding to, or resolving potentially hazardous situations. As a result, having an emergency plan is essential. Comfort Keepers of Nashville has home health aides who assist you with all aspects of preparing for the long-term security of a loved one. 

Help with safety in many forms

There are many resources available to help families of all shapes and sizes develop an emergency plan that suits their needs. If you're putting together an emergency plan for an older adult, keep these things in mind:

• Is my loved one mobile? What can I do to ensure that if they ever require a mobility aid, I'll have one on hand?
• In what ways does my loved one's daily routine include medication, inhalers, or medical equipment?
• What are the essential daily needs for maintaining good health?
• Who else should I call in case of an emergency for my loved one besides the police or fire departments? Who is nearby and able to help in an emergency?
• At home healthcare providers can assist you in brainstorming these answers and solutions for your loved one's particular needs, home, and abilities.

Identifying problems

There are many places in your Nashville house where an emergency can occur. Identifying potential danger zones in your loved one's home is an essential part of preparing for their safety. Accidents in the bathroom are common because slippery surfaces and wet tile make coordination more difficult. Grab bars should be installed near the bathtub, toilet, and any other area where a slip and fall could occur. Additional hazards may be lurking in the home's hallways, stairwells, kitchen, and anywhere else the flooring changes.

The adage "prevention is better than cure" is especially true when it comes to the health of a loved one. An in-home healthcare provider can assist your family in identifying areas of your loved one's home that may be difficult for them to manage on their own, as well as assist in developing a plan for any in-home emergencies. Our ultimate goal is to ensure the best possible quality of life for all seniors.

Give us a call in Nashville, TN

If you're concerned about the safety of a loved one who lives alone, Comfort Keepers in Nashville, TN, can provide assistance. To learn more about our services, contact us today.