Taking Safety Measures for Seniors

MediNurse, now in its fourth decade as the premier provider of private duty nursing in St. Louis, reminds the public that seniors and their family members need to be aware of general safety measures.

These are important reminders and home safety tips for seniors:

· Use canes or walkers and shower seats for fall prevention if someone is unsteady on their feet.

· Utilize assist devices such as walkers, wheelchairs and scooters to promote safe mobility and independence if they have difficulty getting around.

· Replace hardwood floors with carpeting to reduce injuries in case of a fall. Remove throw rugs from any potentially slick surface.

· Make sure that cords are tucked away near baseboards and under carpeting to eliminate tripping hazards.

· Use hearing aids, wearing glasses and good lighting when there are hearing and visual problems.

· Manage medications by using pill boxes. This can help to prevent accidental drug overdose.

· Hire caregivers and/or accept assistance from family members if activities of daily living become difficult.

· Subscribe to a medical alert system and program an emergency phone number into phones for easy access.

MediNurse is St. Louis’ premier provider of private duty nursing services. MediNurse customizes services to the individual needs of the client or patient and loved ones to ensure the best care possible. For more information, call 314-781-2800 or visit www.medinurse.com.