Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for Seniors
With spring right around the corner, it is time to help your senior loved one spruce up their homes from the winter clutter and get ready for warmer weather. Santa Clarita in-home care specialists understand this can be a huge task, which is why they are available to lend a hand. Some helpful tips to get the cleaning started are highlighted here.
Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet
Check to ensure all medications are stored and labeled in the appropriate containers and ensure that no older medications are mixed with newer ones. These common issues can actually create potentially risky health hazards.
You should also ensure that all medications are stored in a dry, dark and cool space; and it is important to note that the bathroom does not qualify.
Remove the Clutter
Where there is an excess of stuff sitting around a senior’s home it increases the risk of trips and falls. You can reduce this risk by simply removing the obstructive items that are unnecessary, which includes furniture, from the walking path. When there are clear walkways in each room, it reduces the chance of injury. You should also tape down any rugs or edges of carpet, or if they are unnecessary, get rid of them altogether.
Create an Emergency Plan
It is crucial that a senior has emergency numbers on speed dial or located in a noticeable and easy-to-get-to area in the case of an emergency, such as an attempted burglary, fall or kitchen accident. If your loved one lives in an assisted living community then you should ensure they understand how the emergency response system works.
Additional tips to help your senior get ready for spring:
- Make sure seniors have access to cordless cleaning tools that are lightweight for household chores;
- Regularly check emergency equipment including smoke detectors, Emergency Kits and fire extinguishers.
The Bottom Line
Ensuring your senior loved one’s home is ready for spring is important and a task that should not be put off. If you need help, call on the services of Comfort Keepers in Santa Clarita, where professional and experienced in-home caregivers can give you a hand with the tasks.
Comfort Keepers
239oo Lyons Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
661-287-4200
