There might come a time when you’ll be able to return the favor to your parents and let them move in with you. It’s a great way to keep them connected to the grandkids and keep an eye out for them. As they get older, there are some easy precautions you can take to reduce the risk of unnecessary falls in your home. Here is the best approach for senior proofing your home:
Install Railings and Bars
Think of your bathroom as the major slip zone in your home. You might have experience your own tumbles in there as you get in and out of the shower. Installing additional grip handles can help prevent those kinds of slips. You can even go so far as to swap out the traditional tub with a walk-in tub. You’ll also want to put non-slip mats in the tub and outside the tub.
Remove Locks
No, not the locks on the front door but doorknobs inside your home with built-in locking mechanisms. Sometimes you’ll find these on bathroom and bedroom doors. They can also lead to accidently getting locked in a room.
Watch Out For Slippery Surfaces
The same caution you use in the bathroom with no slip mats should be applied to the kitchen and laundry room. Make sure the floors have those mats and they are secured with double-stick tape.
Remove Trip Hazards
Area rugs and footstools are two major culprits when it comes to tripping. Do you really need those? You want to make sure you have clear paths down hallways, across rooms and up and down stairs. If clearing out these trip hazards leaves you with piles of clutter that can’t fit into the trash, then it’s time to call in Junk King Chattanooga. They’ll set up a junk removal session that will be staffed with a pair of capable movers who will be doing all the heavy lifting for you. This is a great opportunity to get rid of heavy pieces of furniture or to clear out rubbish form the garage or closets. Senior proofing your home won’t be complete until Junk King Chattanooga has hauled away the clutter.