Home accidents are a leading source of elderly injuries and can result in death. Seniors, whose bones are often less dense and more brittle are especially vulnerable to severe injuries from home accidents. As we age, our senses of sight, touch, hearing, and smell have a tendency to decline. Our physical abilities are reduced and we experience a slowing of reaction time. As a result, we simply cannot respond to environmental hazards as rapidly as we could when we were younger. These normal changes in perception and physical ability allow for seemingly innocent details, even such as carpet wrinkles, to pose immediate danger to the health and wellbeing of your loved one.
Our complimentary Senior Home Safety Assessment allows us to address the immediate dangers facing your aging loved one in-home. This service is completely free – it is our honor and privilege to help improve the at-home safety of your elderly family member.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older experiences an unintentional fall, and in many cases these falls are life-threatening. The good news is that the risk of falling in-home is largely preventable – and Care Providers at Home has the knowledge and experience to help!
Many families are simply unaware as to the importance of home safety in regards to the elderly. It’s a tragedy to be made aware only after a fall occurs – especially if the fall is preventable, such as a slip in the shower due to the lack of a grab bar. First and foremost, we want our clients to understand why changes may be necessary, and also why we feel so emphatic about providing this service for free:
But tripping hazards are only a small part of our Home Safety Assessment service. The service is comprehensive and spans everything from fire alarms and escape plans, to security and emergency contact procedures. While we can’t guarantee your loved one will never be injured or at rick in their home, we can guarantee we’ve reduced the risk significantly – and this is something we always feel good about!
Our Senior Home Safety Assessment Checklist was carefully and thoroughly developed, cross referencing safety suggestions and recommendation from a wide array of governmental and private duty organizations.
When potential dangers are identified we will report the dangers to our client and their families along with our suggested solutions. For family members afar, we are happy to assist with the hiring of a trusted contractor to implement the necessary safety changes – relieving you of the burden and uncertainty of allowing a stranger to enter your loved one’s home without you there.
Care Providers at Home is proudly family owned and operated in Sarasota, Florida! (941) 685-3838
