Families across the country are finding creative ways to help older loved ones stay in their homes longer. To ensure seniors stay safe and comfortable consider the following home modifications:

Make everything accessible and hazard-free. From hard-to-reach shelves to slippery walkways, every area of the house could use some improvement. Prevent accidents due to trips and falls by installing grab bars in higher-risk areas, such as bathrooms, and consider non-slip flooring as well as safety strips on tubs and stairs. Take a look around the home to assess how the space could be safer and more convenient for older loved ones.

Connected home devices. Keep an eye on things in and around the home with smart security devices, such as doorbell cameras and smart lock systems controlled directly through a mobile device. Motion sensor or voice-activated light fixtures also ensure entryways and staircases are well-lit at all times while flood sensors and smart smoke detectors help protect your home from unexpected disasters.

Take advantage of the latest tech. Despite your best efforts, falls and medical emergencies can still happen. To help ensure seniors get the help they need quickly, as well as give family members peace of mind, try an automatic medical alert system. These devices instantly connect seniors to trained operators who can alert emergency support services and family contacts.

Looking for more info about aging in place? Here's a great resource from the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/seniors/forum/aging.html

-With files from NewsCanada

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