If your older loved ones want to remain in the comfort of their home during their golden years, some simple changes can make their space more functional and safe. Implement these modifications to their home as part of a comprehensive senior care plan to give you the peace of mind that your family is safe in their own space. Here are a few home systems you can install to provide an elder more mobility.

5 Home Modifications Ideal For Senior Care

1. Non-Slip Flooring

One in five falls results in injuries like broken bones. Head injuries can also cause complications if your loved one is taking blood-thinning medications. To reduce their chances of slipping and falling, install non-slip flooring in their bathroom, kitchen, and any other applicable room.

2. Walk-In Showers With Grab Bars

Make bathing a simple process with a walk-in shower or tub with grab bars for easy entering and exiting. If you prefer a shower, add a bench so they can sit down as they wash to prevent slips. If your relative experience mobility issues, you may want to install grab bars in additional bathroom locations, such as next to the toilet.

3. Outdoor Ramps

If your loved one uses a wheelchair, walker, or cane, make it easy for them to enter and leave their house by installing a ramp. Outdoor and indoor ramps eliminate the risk of stair-related falls, even if a senior doesn’t use these walking aids.

4. Touchless Faucets

Gripping and turning faucets to operate them can cause pain and strain in people with arthritis and other joint conditions, so install touchless versions to help them perform daily tasks. Also consider anti-scald faucets in the tub or shower, especially if the water in their home tends to get extra hot when other appliances are in use.

5. Stair Lifts

In a home with stairs, install a stair lift to eliminate the risk of falls and injuries. These units can fit most stair designs, and provide comfortable and pleasant lifting rather than scary climbing experiences.

If you’re looking for in-home senior care options for your loved one, contact Compass Home Care. With locations in Anchorage and Sitka, AK, this senior care service provides a comprehensive range of assistance options, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, pet care, eating, and grooming to ensure the elders in your life are always safe and comfortable. Visit their website to learn more about in-home care, or call (907) 276-6960 to discuss your needs.