Safety Cleaning Tips for Your Seniors

Does your kitchen look like a display ad for gadgets and countertop appliances? Does all of the excess furniture lying around your living space look like it should be in a yard sale? If you answered “yes” or even a reluctant “no”, then it’s time to freshen up your home. Spring is the season of renewal, so get caught up in the fever and throw out the junk, and re-organize your space! For senior citizens and their caregivers, these three spring cleaning tips from a home care service expert for safety first.

Check the Medicine Cabinet

Are medications labeled and stored in their proper containers? Do you have old prescription drugs mixed in with the new? These common practices in homes pose potentially dangerous health hazards. Whereas some medications still retain their potency after expiration dates, many do not and should be disposed of. Old liquid antibiotics, drugs comprised of organic ingredients, and those requiring refrigeration should be safely discarded.

Clean Up Clutter

Trips and falls are likely to happen when you accumulate too much “stuff”. Reduce the risk by removing unnecessary and obstructive items (including furniture) from your regular walking path and placing them in storage. Make maintaining a clear walkway in every room of the house or apartment a top priority. And either tape carpet edges or throw rugs to the floor or get rid of them entirely.

Have an Emergency Plan in Place

In case of an emergency such as a fall, an attempted burglary, or a kitchen accident, do you have important numbers on speed dial? Know who to call in an emergency and have your phone programmed, accordingly. If you reside in an assisted living community, be sure you understand how the emergency response system works.

Make sure you hire the right home care service provider in Wailuku, HI by taking these steps. A reliable expert that you can count on for quality care is Megacare LLC HI. If you want to know more about the services we have to offer, give us a call at (808) 556-6755