Tips To Ensure Home Environment Is Safe And Comfortable For Your Aging Parents

Health is wealth. Health is one of the most important things elders and parents of adult children should focus on, and a huge part of staying healthy is being comfortable in what you do and where you are. We are talking about your home environment. As you progress through life, you need to change your home to cater to your needs since changes in mobility can make your house seem like a dangerous place. A few alterations and upgrades can ensure that the home environment is safe and comfortable.

Here are some tips from Senior Sanctuary of Anthem in Phoenix (an award-winning assisted living facility) to bring your home up to snuff for anyone easing into old age:

Role Of Better Lighting- Worsening of eyesight is a natural part of aging, which highlights the importance of adequate lighting for older adults, especially when their eyesight begins to worsen over time. Make sure the home including every room, hallway, stairway, etc. is well lit. This is one of the most important fall prevention tips for seniors since good lighting can help a person to get around their house safely, and avoid bumping into furniture and tripping over objects. To make it even easier, consider motion-sensor lights which will be helpful in increasing visibility without having to be turned on.

Social Interaction- As one ages, it is more common to not get out as much and see friends and family which might be due to mobility issues or memory problems. Social isolation could be extremely detrimental. Make sure that your senior loved one is staying up to date with friends and stepping out of the house at least a few times a week to enjoy aging in place. Having at least one daily interaction with someone else can be instrumental in minimizing depression and isolation thus ensuring a healthy and happy life.

Meal Preparation- It goes without saying that living a comfortable life is very important, and having the comfort of your home is more important than that, and having fun and sharing with people is a huge part of that comfort. Prepare meals together. Share meals with people in your neighborhood, and it is an icing on the cake if you find like-minded older people having similar interests as you, which invariably builds lasting friendships.

Find Enjoyable Activities- If you really want to enjoy living in your own home, one has to be involved in activities that one enjoys, which could be as simple as visiting friends, a church service, etc. Pick up a hobby that brings you joy. Hobbies have been proven to relax and improve the quality of life. Provide more opportunities to your loved one to socialize and exercise.

There is no exception to the fact that everybody ages. But taking the right steps can help you age in place comfortably. So, implement the above-mentioned tips to live comfortably in your own home.

At Senior Sanctuary of Anthem, we make sure that our residents enjoy their golden years to the fullest. It’s very important to us that your senior loved one continues to preserve their sense of independence while having reassurance they will always have access to support and seniorliving in Anthem care, overnight and throughout each day.