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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.92″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Top Safety Concerns for Seniors” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.26)” _builder_version=”3.0.92″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”46px” title_font_size_tablet=”37px” title_font_size_phone=”33px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_image=”https:\/\/tendercarellc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/TenderCare-Assisted-Living-Hazard.jpg”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#fffcfc” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”620px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tendercarellc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/TenderCare-Blog-Pencil-2.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ max_width=”50%” max_width_phone=”18%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-48px|||” custom_margin_phone=”-28px|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”off” animation=”off”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”620px” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px” column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”row” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”3.0.80″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#363636″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|||”]December 2017
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\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”620px” custom_padding=”0px|||” column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ column_padding_mobile=”on” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.92″ text_font=”||||” text_font_size=”20″ text_font_size_phone=”17px” text_font_size_last_edited=”off|desktop” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”28px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”620px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”46px||0px|”]Getting holiday decorations out of storage is a common way for seniors to injure themselves. While the risks of a senior hauling their Christmas tree out of the attic are obvious, you may not have noticed some of the other safety hazards lurking in your love one\u2019s home.<\/p>\n

Check these areas of concern and utilize the checklists located at the end of the article to help eliminate some of the common risks for seniors.
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Cooking Dangers<\/h2>\n

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The kitchen presents two risks: fire and self injury. Forgetfulness or dementia could mean your loved one is more apt to leave something on the stove and forget about it. Decreased reaction times and mobility could make it harder for seniors to respond timely to a sudden grease fire. Secondly, decreases in fine motor skills due to arthritis, Parkinson\u2019s or other diseases, could increase the chances of seniors cutting or injuring themselves while cooking.<\/p>\n

Consider using the holidays as a chance to get in the kitchen with your loved one. You can evaluate how well they\u2019re navigating the kitchen and completing cooking tasks.
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Tripping on carpets, rugs or clutter can lead to serious injury.<\/p>\n

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Trip Hazards<\/h2>\n

Each year, thousands of seniors are seriously injured by falling at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control.1 To help your loved one avoid falling, consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating clear paths. Having to walk around furniture and other objects increases the odds of falling.
\nEliminate Clutter. Stacks of books, magazines or other objects can trip a senior or cause them to lose their footing.
\nCreate level floors. Changes in elevation, even just going from a bare floor to an area rug can be a tripping hazard.<\/p>\n

Bath Safety<\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting in and out of the bathtub or shower can be particularly tricky for seniors. Consider installing hand rails and purchasing bath chairs or other accessories to make the transition in and out of the tub easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about your loved one\u2019s safety at home, use the checklists below to evaluate their home environment and see what improvements you can make. If after completing the checklists, you think your loved one could use some extra help consider visiting an assisted living residence. An assisted living residence has staff available to help your loved one when they need help navigating and can respond quickly in the event of a fall.<\/p>\n

Home Safety Checklists<\/h2>\n