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Home safety for seniors TipsRead these 7 Home safety for seniors Tips tips to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. Each tip is approved by our Editors and created by expert writers so great we call them Gurus. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Elder Care tips and hundreds of other topics. Become a Guru or Become an Advertiser.
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Helpful IdeasBe certain the lighting is adequate for the senior. Low vision problems are responsible for many accidents in the home and adequate lighting is a large part of it. Replace burned out lightbulbs with lights of the same wattage. Be sure stairs, closets and entry ways are illuminated. Outside lights should delineate paths, stairs and walks. Granny-cams and room monitorsThe so called granny-cam can be a third eye for a caregiver. This small camcorder can be a tremendous help for those who must be under constant care.In addition, room monitors,like those used in baby rooms are also an option. These are very sensitive to even the lightest sounds making them very useful. Check flooring regularlyFlooring should be secure and non-skid. Check regularly for broken tiles, carpets that have loosened Throw rugs can be hazardous as they are sometimes slippery. All rugs should have a non-skid backing which is easily available in department stores. jobs by
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Prevent firesElderly frequent forget to turn off appliances. Put small appliances,such as grills, hotplates, and coffeemakers on timers so that they turn off automatically after a few minutes. Replace steps with rampsReplace steps and stairs with ramps for elders who can no longer negotiate them safely. Remove cords from walking areasHelp prevent elderly falls by securing cords from lamps, radios and similar items. Run them under carpeting or tack them to walls so that they are not loose in areas of frequent traffic. Avoid stairsMove an elder's bedroom to the main floor to reduce the possibility of falls on stairs. |
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