Home Safety and Renovations for Seniors Aging in Place

Last updated: 17-Nov-2008

Making the Home Safe and Convenient for Seniors

The ideal home for the care of elderly or disabled persons is on one level (ground floor). Having more than one floor is all right as long as there is an elevator or other approved lift device. The ideal care home is laid out so that the caregiver and the person in care can see each other from other rooms...

Making the Kitchen Safe and Convenient for Seniors

Many of the following suggestions are made to fit the needs of people who are handicapped or elderly who are able to help in the kitchen.

Making the Bathroom Safe and Convenient for Seniors

Many accidents happen in bathrooms, so check the safety of the bathroom that you will use for home care.

Making Outdoor Areas Safe and Convenient for Seniors

Safe outdoor areas are important, especially for those who are frail or elderly and are mobile. Safety features should include the following:

Making the Bedroom Safe for Seniors

Ideally, provide three bedrooms?one for the person in care, one for yourself, and one for the home health aide. Also

Kitchen Safety for Someone With Alzheimer's

The kitchen is filled with potential trouble spots. A person who is used to cooking may want to continue to do so but forget to turn off the flame when the food is done, may make the flame too high, or may not position pots safely on the stove top. At first, simply keeping close watch may be enough to reduce these risks...