As our older loved ones age, it’s important that we make sure their home environments are safe. Here are five tips for keeping your senior safe.

1. Prevent falls. Install handrails on staircases, grab bars in the shower, and make sure floors and stairs are clear. Use double-sided tapes to keep rugs from curling up, and tape down or remove any electrical cords running across floors.

2. Illuminate spaces. Add automated lighting to rooms so your senior will be able to see as soon as he or she walks in. Install motion lights around the perimeter of the home.

3. Install monitoring systems like carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and automatic thermostats so your senior will be alerted as soon as there’s danger. We offer many different types of residential security systems, many of which provide comprehensive monitoring and are easy to operate.

4. Provide your loved one with an alarm device they can wear in case they fall and need to call for help. Our Medical Alert button can be added to your system and as a stand-alone service.

5. Consider hiring an in-home caregiver. Between work, kids, and extracurricular activities, many of us find it difficult to provide the care our aging family members require, especially if they have ongoing health issues or have had surgery. A quality in-home care service can provide your senior with a compassionate caregiver who can do anything from run errands to make sure your loved one is taking their medicine.

Watching our loved ones grow older isn’t always easy, but we can help them keep their independence as long as possible by enduring their safety. Southern Alarm & Security can work with you to determine the best home security system for your older family member. Contact us today to get started with a free, no obligation survey and estimate!