What Ideas Do You Have To Help Me Stay Independent?

What ideas do you have to help me stay independent?

Our best advice is to adapt your home with safety in mind.

Remove all loose floor rugs or tack them down. As we age we tend to shuffle more when we walk. Thicker rugs or rugs that move easily can make us trip and fall.
Remove clutter from hallways, walking areas, and stairs.
Place your furniture in the home with enough space that you can get around the pieces easily and that you can use for balance as you walk.
Furniture should be firm enough to get out of easily and include arms so that you can push up.
No glass or sharp corners on tables.
Install brighter bulbs throughout the home to help illuminate the darker spaces.
Install railings to go up and down stairs as well as thicker trim along your walls that you can hold if necessary.
Wear a smart watch so that if you do fall it can ask if you're okay or if you need assistance. If you don't respond it will send help.
A Life Alert bracelet or necklace also can be used. If you have a medical emergency you press a button or if it hits the floor, help is on the way.
Medication alert dispensing systems will advise you when it’s time to take your medications and will even give you the proper dosage. If you don’t remember to take your medications the system will notify you or a caregiver that you missed your medication.
Take a Matter of Balance class, if available. You will be taught proper ways to protect yourself should you fall.

There are many more simple ideas to help you maintain your independence. Remember your independence is based on smart decisions and staying healthy.

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