Homewatch CareGivers serving Metro Vancouver, BC is the premier provider of in-home elder care services. Our Advanced Continuum of Care allows us to provide quality in-home assisted living for the elderly as well as personal care for adults and children.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
In-Home Care Senior Safety (Laundry Facilities)
Make sure there is proper ventilation. If not, restrict the use of the room till proper repairs have been made. Change the light-bulb to a higher wattage and make sure the light is easily accessible.
Remove anything that would cause a fall, especially clutter. If the floors have a tendency to get wet, install rubber mats. Also make sure there are no loose or low-hanging wires.
If the laundry facilities are downstairs, instead of having your loved one going up and down, make it easier for him or her by changing the location to a much more convenient spot. If that is unable to happen, make sure that there are hand rails on both sides of the stairs, and tightly fixed to the wall. Check to make sure that there is no clutter on the stairs.
Get new machines and give your parents a tutorial. If this is not an option, make sure your parent has the telephone number to a senior-friendly repairman.
At Homewatch CareGivers, we're not just caregivers. We're an extension of your family. We offer the comfort and security that allow our clients the freedom to remain in their own homes or wherever our client resides - at hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living facilities. We offer a variety of services that complement your loved one's need for independence and quality of life.
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