{"id":6497,"date":"2019-06-17T18:16:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T18:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcare.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/17\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/"},"modified":"2019-06-17T18:16:26","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T18:16:26","slug":"best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Best In Home Care Tips: Creating a Safer Home For Your Aging Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes and maintain independence for as long as possible. At <a href=\"\/torrance\/\">Always Best Care<\/a>, we&nbsp;make an effort&nbsp;to help people stay in their homes for as long as possible, while still receiving the best in home care they need. If you have elderly parents or family members moving in with you or trying to maintain independence in their own home, we recommend taking the following precautions to make your home safer for your aging loved ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Caregiver in Oakville<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">\n                    GET IN TOUCH           \n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"ASD icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_36 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Elderly_Home_Care_Spot_the_Hazards\" title=\"Elderly Home Care: Spot the Hazards&nbsp;\">Elderly Home Care: Spot the Hazards&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Install_HandRails\" title=\"Install HandRails&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Install HandRails&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Simple_Changes_to_Prevent_Slips_and_Falls\" title=\"Simple Changes to Prevent Slips and Falls\">Simple Changes to Prevent Slips and Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Automatic_Cut-Offs_for_Gas_and_Cookers\" title=\"Automatic Cut-Offs for Gas and Cookers&nbsp;\">Automatic Cut-Offs for Gas and Cookers&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Home_Care_Assistance_Stay_Connected\" title=\"Home Care Assistance: Stay Connected&nbsp;\">Home Care Assistance: Stay Connected&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\/resources\/best-in-home-care-tips-creating-a-safer-home-for-your-aging-loved-ones\/#Employ_a_Care_Aid\" title=\"Employ a Care Aid&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Employ a Care Aid&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elderly_Home_Care_Spot_the_Hazards\"><\/span>Elderly Home Care: Spot the Hazards&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through your loved one\u2019s home to spot potential hazards is the first step. Making sure their furniture and any possible clutter is arranged in a way to make clear pathways throughout their home is important, especially if they use a walking aid or a wheelchair.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you walk through their home, take notice of any other tripping hazards such as loose cords, cables or poorly placed area mats. If they have any low tables or potted plants, make sure they\u2019re placed safely to&nbsp;the side of the room to increase their walking space and minimize the risk of them hurting themselves if they stumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Install_HandRails\"><\/span>Install HandRails&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of making sure your loved one has the home care assistance they need is making sure they can properly do everyday tasks. Installing handrails in the washroom near the toilet, tub and in the shower can help them preserve their dignity and safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other areas where they may need hand rails include near any sitting areas in their home and on the stairs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Changes_to_Prevent_Slips_and_Falls\"><\/span>Simple Changes to Prevent Slips and Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/home-care\/info-2017\/home-safety-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25% of elders over the age of 65<\/a>&nbsp;will take a fall every year. To protect your loved ones from falling and harming themselves, we recommend taking a few easy precautions. Using rubber-backed bathmats and anti-slip mats in tubs and showers can protect them in the bathroom. You can also wax non-carpeted floors with a nonslip wax. You may also want to consider removing locks from bedroom and bathroom doors so you can help your loved one quickly if they do experience a fall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elder-recieving-best-in-home-care-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"elder receiving best in home care\" class=\"wp-image-1325\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_Cut-Offs_for_Gas_and_Cookers\"><\/span>Automatic Cut-Offs for Gas and Cookers&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring your aging loved ones feel like they\u2019re receiving the best senior home care means making sure they can retain independence through cooking their own meals. If your loved one is struggling with memory issues, they may not remember to turn off cooking appliances. Left unattended, this could be a danger and fire hazard. If you feel it\u2019s safe for your loved one to be cooking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elder.org\/home-care\/how-to-make-homes-safer-for-the-elderly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fitting cookers and gas-powered cooking equipment with devices to automatically switch off gas and cookers is advisable<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, if your loved one is receiving dementia&nbsp;or Alzheimer&#8217;s care, being left alone in the kitchen could be dangerous for them and those around them. In this case, you may want to explore options to make sure your loved one receives the best in home care so they can safely maintain their independence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Home_Care_Assistance_Stay_Connected\"><\/span>Home Care Assistance: Stay Connected&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your aging loved one spends long periods of time home alone, we recommend staying connected. Check in with a phone call or video chat to make sure they\u2019re all right. If you and your loved one agree, you may also want to mount a motion-activated security camera in their home to make sure they go about their day as usual.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employ_a_Care_Aid\"><\/span>Employ a Care Aid&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alwaysbestcare.com\/ca\/torrance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Always Best Care<\/a>, we place the best, professionally trained and carefully screened caregivers in homes to assist older adults with managing life\u2019s daily routines. They can provide companionship, personal care and transitional care for your loved one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering if it\u2019s time to find the best in home care for your loved one,&nbsp;<a href=\"Void(0);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take our quiz here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your loved one requires extra support with the activities of daily living to maintain independence, the team of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\n\/in-home-care\/\" target=\"_blank\">in-home caregivers<\/a>&nbsp;at<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" Always Best Care (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/torrance\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Always Best Care<\/a> can help. We believe in providing the best in home care for your loved one and can assist with services from light housekeeping and laundry to Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"separators-custom-box\">\n            <div class=\"cta_title\">In-home Care Services in Oakville<\/div>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/alwaysbestcarecanada.ca\/oakville\" class=\"c-btn -small -inverted has-icon icon-right\">\n                <span class=\"c-btn__txt\">\n                    GET IN TOUCH           \n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"c-btn__ico\">\n                    <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1 contact-info__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>            \n                <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many seniors prefer to stay in their homes and maintain independence for as long as possible. 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