Safety at home
What can be done to ensure peace of mind for older people and their supporters?
5 Common Mistakes Families Make When Trying to Make a Loved One’s Home More Accessible — And How to Avoid Them
As our parents or older loved ones age, it’s natural to want to make their home safer and more comfortable. But good intentions don’t always translate into the right solutions. That’s why Amy Francis-Smith, an Inclusive Design Expert working with stair lift and home lift company Stannah, has shared the most common mistakes families make […]
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Integrating Medical Alert Systems with Canadian Home Automation: The Future of Senior Care
Collaborative Post The integration of medical alert systems, such as a life alert button, with home automation is revolutionizing senior care in Canada. As the population ages, more seniors are choosing to stay in their homes for longer, and technology is playing a critical role in making that possible. By combining the functionality of medical […]
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Walk-in Showers and Their Advantages for the Elderly
Collaborative Post Walk-in showers have become increasingly popular in modern home design, and there is a good reason for that. Because they combine functionality with a sleek aesthetic, they offer an universal solution that satisfies a wide range of needs and preferences. This guide explores the many benefits of walk-in showers, their design possibilities, and […]
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4 Home Safety Tips Every Senior Needs to Know
Collaborative Post When it comes to our aging loved ones, needless to say, there are a lot of things that used to be normal that then become stress-inducing. Are they going to be safe driving alone? Are they okay to cook? Are they taking the right dosage? Are they safe to bathe? How safe is […]
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Baths for Handicapped Individuals
Collaborative Post A very important element in any bathroom should be the comfort and feasibility that is needed for handicapped or disabled people. Many of us often have a handicapped or disabled person living in our homes. Sometimes it is just our grandparents who cannot function properly and need a lot of help to even […]
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Simple Ways To Make Your Elderly Relatives’ Home More Accessible
Collaborative Post As relatives age, even family homes can present challenges in getting around comfortably and safely. By making smart modifications focused on ease of access, you can adapt their space to support independence and accommodate changing physical abilities. Here are straightforward tips for increasing accessibility. Improve Lighting Ageing eyes need more help than they […]
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Advice on keeping cool in a heatwave
While we have generally experienced some very hot weather in parts of the UK most summers, it looks like higher temperatures are going to be a feature of every summer in future. That means we need to be extra vigilant for our more vulnerable relatives and friends. Here are some tips to help get through a […]
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How to Make Your Home Safe For Elderly Parents: 3 Top Tips
Collaborative Post There comes a point in most peoples’ lives where they need to consider looking after their ageing parents. That isn’t an easy decision to make, and you’ll have countless options for this. One of the more notable is to move them into your house. To do that, however, you’ll need to know how […]
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Facing a cold, dark winter with potential power cuts
Do you remember the power cuts of the 1970s? I was at university and we used to gather in the kitchen with our duvets and sit the darkness out. It started out as novelty, but soon got pretty boring, not to say inconvenient. Now, with the possible threat of power cuts again this winter, what […]
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Helping older people face loss of utilities in a crisis
With supplies of gas at a much lower level than usual, there are suggestions that we could face power cuts in the future. That’s going to be difficult for older people who are more susceptible to cold and spend more time at home. From making a warming cup of tea to charging up the mobile […]
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