Helping seniors to maintain Their Independence as They Age
2/21/2012 6:00:00 AM
Do you worry about your parents’ ability to live safely in their own Oklahoma home as they grow older? Have you considered renovations and adaptations to your parents’ home that could help them to maintain their independence? Call us if you’d like to discuss how adaptations might affect Oklahoma home insurance.
Falls in the home are a major cause of concern both for seniors and their loved ones. A fall can cause a broken hip or head injuries, and even if there is no serious bodily injury a fall can leave a person feeling fearful about sustaining another fall. Hand rails at steps and stairs, and grab rails in bathrooms, bedrooms and stair landings can provide support and reduce the risk of falling.
Families who worry about the danger of parents falling and being unable to connect to emergency services often have senior alerts installed. Senior alert devices ensure that seniors can ask for help or call emergency services even if they are unable to reach a telephone. Some alert devices are programmable, allowing alerts to be sent to remind seniors when it is time to take medication; alert devices that assist with medication management avoid the risk of missed doses or double doses.
Most seniors prefer to live in their own homes as long as possible. Is it time to talk to your parents about their wishes, and work with them to help create a senior-friendly environment where they can live independently? Renovations and adaptations may have implications for Oklahoma home insurance, so talk to us if you are planning to invest in home improvements.
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Families who worry about the danger of parents falling and being unable to connect to emergency services often have senior alerts installed. Senior alert devices ensure that seniors can ask for help or call emergency services even if they are unable to reach a telephone. Some alert devices are programmable, allowing alerts to be sent to remind seniors when it is time to take medication; alert devices that assist with medication management avoid the risk of missed doses or double doses.
Most seniors prefer to live in their own homes as long as possible. Is it time to talk to your parents about their wishes, and work with them to help create a senior-friendly environment where they can live independently? Renovations and adaptations may have implications for Oklahoma home insurance, so talk to us if you are planning to invest in home improvements.
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