For many seniors, their bedrooms are where they spend most of their time even if they are aging in place. One of the most important tasks in-home care providers can help with is ensuring that a senior’s bedroom is safe. Over time in-home care may also help update the house and ensure there is less clutter but it is crucial to make the main room a senior use the safest. This usually means the bedroom and their main bathroom.
Here is how to make the bedroom a safer place for your elderly mom or dad who is aging in place.
Look at Layout
If your mom or dad live in a house and have not yet downsized they need to choose their main bedroom wisely, they may even need to change rooms. If your loved one is planning on moving to a smaller apartment, they need to choose a ground-floor unit because it is safer and more practical. Your loved one should be on the main floor where everything is and somewhere they don’t have to take the stairs. Many seniors will be fine on the stairs, but having a bedroom near the kitchen and bathroom, even the front door can be a lot safer. This may not be something they want to do but in-home care can help make the change easier.
Find an Adjustable Bed
Many seniors have had the same bed for years and that’s not always a good thing. Your loved one may need more help getting up and down from the bed but this can be a problem even if they have in-home care. Your loved one should remain as independent and safe as possible. One of the best bedroom upgrades to consider is buying an adjustable bed. This means your senior can adjust the way it feels, the height, and much more. It can help keep your loved one mobile and help them get in and out of bed on their own.
Focus on New Lighting
If your loved one has dark lighting in their bedroom they could fall easier. They may not see their furniture or they may not see wires and rug edges, making it much easier to fall. Your loved one should have amps with bright lights and tons of natural lighting during the day. This will help prevent any accidents from happening. It will be important for older seniors who can no longer see as well as they used to.
Keep Things Minimal
It’s easy to collect clutter over the years and it is important to minimize clutter and furniture in the bedroom. Your loved one should have a bed and maybe a chair. TVs should be kept out of their room because they can take up too much space and may be tempted to watch TV in the middle of the night which should be avoided. Anything more than a few basic pieces of furniture can make it too hard for a senior to navigate and move around. As seniors become less agile they will need more room to walk around.
If you or an aging loved one are considering In-Home Care Services in Selma CA please get in touch with the caring staff at A-Plus In Home Care, Inc. today. Call (559) 224-9442.
A-Plus In Home Care, Inc. is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Fresno, Clovis, Sunnyside, Fowler, Reedley, Selma, Sanger, Madera CA, and surrounding areas.
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