SAFETY FOR VISITING SENIORS

Inviting an older relative or friend to your home for a visit requires some thought and preparation to make the stay a safe and happy occasion.

          

  The National Association of Home Builders offers these suggestions if you have a senior temporarily in your house, such as a visiting older relative:

Clear Pathways:

Look for obstacles, including furniture that require visitors to have to maneuver around. Move any electrical cords that might be in the path of your visitor. If you find some, consider taping them to a wall. Keep stairs free of any objects and make sure the stair railings are secure.

Light It Up:

 Put night lights in dark spots that might affect your guest, such as in bathrooms, guest rooms, nearby hallways and even the kitchen. Make sure there is a light source within easy reach of the bed. Your visitor will also need well-lit outdoor walkways and entrances.

Don’t Slip Up:

 Make sure the guest shower has a non-slip floor, non-slip strips or a suction-attached non-slip mat. Beware of throw rugs, including bathroom mats. 

Get The Right Seat:

 Look for chairs and seating in your home that will best suit your guest. A chair or sofa that is too soft or too low can make it difficult to stand up and maintain balance. A chair with arms provides something to grip while standing up or sitting down. If your  living room or family room seating does not accommodate  these features, bring a dining room chair, preferably with arms, into the room.

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