As we get older, it’s important to ensure the safety of every room in your home. While many of us focus on the bedroom and kitchen for safety reasons, few remember to include the bathroom. Most bathroom injuries in the elderly occur due to smooth surfaces that can be dangerous for people with reduced mobility. It is also important to ensure that hygiene articles and other personal items are always within reach.
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure that you or your senior loved one feels safe in the bathroom:
- Install grab bars next to the toilet and in the shower / tub
- Use non-slip mats in the shower / tub
- Consider installing a walk in shower
- Lay down non slip rugs over tile flooring
- Include a shower bench
- Make sure the lighting is non-glare
- Install a bathroom phone
If you are not sure about bathroom safety, it may be time to hire a caregiver to help you with your daily needs. This could prevent falls and other serious injuries, as well as help in maintaining your health and well-being.
Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita is the largest provider of home care services in the Santa Clarita Valley, with over a decade of experience with senior home care. It is our mission to support families in need by offering services that range from part-time to long-term. Your aging senior deserves to stay in the comfort of their own home, and with our help, you can rest assured knowing that they are in safe hands. Each trained caregiver is a professional making sure your loved one is safe & happy. One of our Care Managers would love to answer any questions you may have, so give us a call or visit our website to learn more about our wide range of services for both you and your senior loved one.
Comfort Keepers of Santa Clarita
23900 Lyons Ave
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 417-0904
www.homecaresantaclarita.com
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