Home Safety for Seniors
As we aspire to stay healthy, maintain active lifestyles and live longer, especially in Miami and Dade County, many seniors are staying in their own homes or condos rather than transitioning to retirement communities or assisted living facitilties. With the growing population of elderly and senior citizens in South Florida, the need to keep these folks safe and secure continues to emerge and be a topic of discussion, especially for those that care for them. The advent of the personal emergency response system also helps them maintain a safe independent life. And while having assistance literally at their fingertips definitely makes living alone more secure, there are additional precautions seniors should take to make their homes safe and secure.
Home Safety
At Circle Security Solutions, we offer a wide variety of products and services for home safety that can help keep your loved ones safe, and provide you with peace of mind, knowing that you can be more connected to the people you care about, often times with just a few clicks.
Here are some tips to consider as you think about the safety of your friends and family members
KITCHEN Safety
- Avoid burns by setting the temperature of water heater to 120 degrees.
- Store food in cabinets that minimize bending and reaching
- Keep heavy objects at waist level
- Use an electric teakettle with an automatic shut-off
- Have an accessible fire extinguisher
- Avoid cooking in loose clothing that could catch fire
BATHROOM Safety
- Raise seats to make getting up and down from the toilet easier
- Use a night light
- Install a shower seat and grab bar next to the shower and toilet
- Add non-slip strips or bath mat to shower or floor
- Make sure locks can be opened from the outside in case of emergency
- Use rubber backed bath mat to avoid slipping
HOME Safety
- Carpeting provides better traction than wood floors or tile
- Remove throw rugs, footstools and other tripping hazards
- Replace door knobs with lever handles
- Install hand railings throughout the home but especially near stairs
- Keep canes and walkers—if used—within reach
- Have accessible flash lights in each room
At Circle Security Solutions, we aspire to keep our senior Floridians safe and secure. Contact us today for a quote on a home security package that works for you. Circle Security Solutions provides the best alarm and security systems for the best value in south Florida. Call 305-667-0444 today or Contact Us to take the next step in keeping your family safe and secure!
