One of the popular elder care options is the home care for elderly seniors. But it is important to make sure that you and your loved ones are aware of any potential dangers in home and prepare accordingly. Here are some home safety tips for seniors to help your loved ones stay safe at home.

General

• Try to keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector on every floor.
• Get up slowly when lying down. Take your time and keep your balance.
• Make sure that the elder person in your home wears proper fitting shoes with low heels.
• Make sure that the walking aid of the elderly person is correctly measured.
• Remove electrical or telephone cords from traffic areas.
• Try not to use slippery wax on floors and wipe up spills promptly.
• Make sure that all stair cases have proper lighting system with switches at top and bottom.
• The staircases in your home should have a non-slip surface.

Bathroom

• Use recommended bath aids, securely installed on the walls of the bath/shower stall and on the sides of the toilet.
• The door to your bathroom should have locks that can be opened from both sides.

Kitchen

• Try to keep the floor of the kitchen as clean and uncluttered as possible.
• Make sure medicines are clearly labeled.
• Immediately dispose of any old and used medicines.
• Always consult a doctor before mixing alcohol and drugs.
• Have medication dispensed in a bubble pack or convenient dispenser.
• Always consult your doctor before mixing non-prescription drugs and prescription drugs.

Safety comes first for your loved ones. The above points are just few to remember and better if practiced for your family safety.