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How to make your home safe for seniors

December 12, 2018

6 Tips to Prepare for Your Elderly Parent’s Holiday Visit
How to make your home safe for seniors

Holiday visits are an important time of the year to assess your elderly parents needs and make sure they are safe as they age. 

Make sure the time you spend with family is enjoyable and stress-free as possible by making your home a safe place for seniors and other loved ones to visit.

BrightStar Care Chief Clinical Quality Officer, Sharon Roth Maguire, shares her holiday safety tips, including fall prevention tips to help make your home as safe as possible for visitors:

TOP TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR HOME SAFE FOR SENIORS:

  1. Secure all floor coverings
  2. Check your chairs
  3. Clear pathways
  4. Limit dim lighting
  5. Stay safe when cooking
  6. Monitor for sound
Read the full article to learn more about each safety tip:       
Source: https://www.brightstarcare.com/blog/holiday-safety-tips-for-seniors

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