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January is National Bath Safety Month<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. That means it\u2019s a fantastic time to sit down with a senior parent and talk about some bathroom safety tips. Even if your senior loved one is still mobile and doesn\u2019t have a particularly hard time taking a shower or cleaning up each day any senior can fall in the bathroom by accident. Accidents aren\u2019t always preventable but there are some things that you, your senior loved one, and their home care providers<\/strong><\/em><\/a> can do to reduce the risk of bathroom falls and accidents.<\/p>\n

Some of the things that you should talk to your senior loved one about include:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

Grab Bars<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Even if your senior loved one hasn\u2019t needed grab bars before now is a good time to install some. Any senior can lose their balance or have some muscle weakness that makes it difficult for them to get in and out of the shower or tub. Talk to your senior loved one to see if they would feel more comfortable using the shower if they had grab bars to help them get in and out safely. Then you can decide where to put them together so that your senior loved one will always have a bar nearby they can grab if they need one.<\/p>\n

Home Care<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Home care is one of the best things that seniors aging in place can have for safety. With home care seniors aren\u2019t alone in the house. Even if they don\u2019t need help with physical activities like bathing seniors can benefit from having home care to help clean up the house, make sure that there\u2019s no clutter in the bathrooms and make sure that all bottles and products are safely stored where they won\u2019t leak and cause slipping hazards.<\/p>\n

Spills and Splashes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Spills of water or splashes from the tub or sink can be a major slipping hazard for seniors. The best way to prevent falls because of slips and splashes is to make sure that any spills or splashed get cleaned up right away. A home care provider can ensure that your senior\u2019s bathroom is always dry to reduce their risk of falling. Water absorbing mats can also make a difference. They are non-slip mats that can be placed over bathroom and kitchen floors that absorb any water so there\u2019s no danger of slipping. They\u2019re a good idea for seniors to have if they\u2019re aging in place.<\/p>\n

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Installing A Shower Bench<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

All seniors should have a shower bench or chair in the shower. Any senior can lose their balance and fall while they are trying to shower. Get a bench or chair that is waterproof and has sturdy bottom grips so that it won\u2019t move or shift in the shower when it gets wet. Most seniors find that a shower bench is more comfortable than a chair but you can talk to your senior parent to find out which they would prefer. You may even want to have a nice sturdy shower bench professionally installed in their bathroom for them.<\/p>\n

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If you are considering Home Care Services in Jonesville FL<\/a><\/em>, for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Touching Hearts Home Care. Call today:\u00a0352-225-3727<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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