Living independently is something that lots of people want to continue to do even as they get older and require additional help. For many, simply being able to stay in their own home surrounded by their own belongings is the one thing that they feel passionate about. However, often loved ones are concerned about their elderly relatives or friends staying in their own home all alone. 

 

Whilst there are lots of risks to allowing elderly people to stay at home, care agencies are able to provide elderly care services that can put your mind at ease. If you’re wondering how these home care services are able to help, keep reading today. Our team here at Companions of London have put together a list of ways that a home carer can mitigate home safety risks allowing your elderly loved one to stay in their own home. 

 

They can help prevent trips and falls

 

Trips and falls are one of the biggest worries for elderly people and their loved ones. Accidents like this can be much more dangerous as you age and it is important to try and prevent them as much as you can. 

 

Whilst you can add things such as support bars and rails around your elderly loved one’s home, keeping other trip hazards out of the way is essential. Regular visits from a carer can help to ensure that all trip hazards are removed and that there is always a clear path for them to move around their home independently. 

 

They will ensure the home is clean

 

As well as keeping your elderly loved ones home free from trip hazards, part of the elderly care services provided by professional carers is to keep their client’s homes clean too. It goes without saying that dirty and dusty surroundings pose health concerns for elderly people.

 

You will no longer have to worry in this regard. A carer can ensure that whenever they visit they vacuum, dust and generally tidy the home so that it is a comfortable and clean environment for your elderly loved one to live in. 

 

They are able to secure the home 

 

Unfortunately, as you are probably already aware, there is a risk posed to elderly people who live alone from criminals who see them as an easy target. This can be a real worry and you will want to ensure that their home is as safe as can be. 

 

Thankfully, when your elderly loved one gets a visit from a carer, they are able to ensure that their home is safe. Before leaving they can check both the windows and doors and ensure that they are locked and secure. So, even if you’re unable to visit yourself, you won’t need to worry.

 

They can help protect against fires

 

Fire is another big worry for elderly loved ones and you will obviously want to do all you can to protect them from home fires, especially when they live alone. Again, thankfully this is something else that a carer can help with. 

 

The majority of elderly care services include things such as cooking, so you won’t need to worry about the elderly cooking on an open gas ring, for example. They will also be able to ensure that any candles are safely put out and that any electric heaters are safely placed too. They really can take away the worry.

 

They will monitor any new issues 

 

Of course, having a regular visit from a professional carer can also help put your mind at ease in relation to any new home safety risks that may arise. Whether your elderly loved one is starting to struggle with the stairs or it is becoming harder to get out of their chair, a carer will pick up on these things and inform you so that you can then make any required home adaptations.

 

Arranging elderly care services 

 

It is clear to see that elderly care services are able to make a big difference in regard to mitigating home safety risks. Your elderly loved ones will be able to stay independent at home but, at the same time, you won’t constantly be worrying about how they are. You can relax knowing that when you’re unable to visit them yourself, they haven’t been alone all day and they have received the care and support they need.

 

To speak to a care agency about elderly care services in more detail, please don’t hesitate to contact our team here at Companions of London. We will gladly discuss these services with you further and provide you with any additional information you require in this regard. We can assure you that your elderly loved ones will be in safe hands when you arrange elderly care services and that a professional will be there to support them whenever you can’t.