If you are the caretaker of an elderly person, or you are an older person, several things can be done to make the home a bit safer.
Safer as well as a bit more comfortable for you.
Keep Telephones, Light Switches and Clocks within Reach It is best to place your telephones, clocks and light switches in a location where you can get to them easily.
Try to avoid having to stretch or use a stool.
Clear Pathways of Electronic Cords and Furniture It is always best to keep the pathways within your home clear of clutter.
This will include stacking the daily newspapers at the door and electrical cords lying around the home.
Furniture placed in places where you can easily tripped over should also be placed in a better location.
Smoke Alarm and Fire Extinguisher Make sure that you have one or two smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Double-checked to make sure that they are in working order and that you know how to use the brands that you have, correctly.
Not much Bending Due to the frailty of the body, bending on a regular basic should be avoided.
Therefore, if you have to do a lot of bending in the kitchen, do some rearranging of the pot, pans etc.
to prevent this from happening.
Keep flashlights at Hand Although you may be living in a country where power shortage is not a regular occurrence, it is still a good idea to keep a flashlight near at hand.
You do not know when a power shortage will occur or, when a flashlight will come in handy.
Place one close to your bed.
Do not Walk in Socks Try to avoid walking around only in socks, especially if you have polished floors, to prevent falling.
You can also slip on carpeted areas, although less likely, therefore, you can consider using suitable bedroom slippers.