These days most seniors want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Seniors have often built strong support networks with neighbors and love where they live. It’s easy to understand why they wouldn’t want to leave. And seniors who have raised their families in the homes they are living in don’t want to leave the memories of those great family times or their kids growing up. In many cases seniors can live quite comfortably at home as they get older. But there are some things that seniors can do to make it easier to live safely where they are as they get older like:

Have 24-Hour Home Care

One of the best things seniors can have if they want to live independently is 24-hour home care. With 24-hour home care seniors will never be alone. Seniors will have someone there around the clock who can help them if they fall, or get help for them if they need it. A care provider can help seniors cook meals and share meals with them to provide conversation and companionship. And seniors will have help with some of the more challenging aspects of living independently like shopping, running errands, and managing their medications.

Install Better Lighting

When asked what was the one thing that seniors should do to improve the safety of their home so they could continue living there independently many lifestyle experts answered that seniors need to install better lighting. Better lighting will reduce the chances of seniors falling in their homes. And modern innovations like LED lights that don’t need to be wired into the home’s electrical system make it possible for seniors to put lights in all kinds of places around their homes so that they will be able to see more clearly. Installing LED lights on the stairs and in hallways can keep seniors safe at home.

Upgrade The Furniture

Seniors should also upgrade their furniture if they’ve had it for a long time. Couches and chairs that have strong support are better for seniors and make it seniors to get up from a seated position. A new lower bed and a sturdy mattress will help seniors get out of bed without falling and make it easier for them to get into bed too. Replacing old furniture with newer more senior-friendly furniture will transform the way that seniors live at home.

Get A Safety Assessment

A great way to be sure that a home is safe for a senior is to get a safety assessment done. A safety assessor is trained to look for areas around the home that could potentially be dangerous for seniors. Their report will contain a list of all the things that seniors and their families can do to make sure that the home is as safe as possible for a senior to stay there as they get older. With a safety assessment seniors and their families will have a list of things they can do to make the family home suitable for a senior to stay there as they get older.

If you are considering 24-hour home care in Sugar Lamd, TX for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.

At Your Side Home Care, provides exceptional home care for seniors and families in Houston, West Houston, Katy, Memorial, The Heights, Spring Valley, Garden Oaks, Hunters Creek, River Oaks, Hilshire Village, Galleria, Cinco Ranch, Spring Branch, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenburg, Piney Point, Bay City and surrounding areas.

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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