Sunday, April 28, 2013

These Safety Aids For The Elderley Make The Living Space Safer

By Brandon Lowe


Bedroom aids for the elderley such as adjustable beds, safety rails, foot stools to get into and out of bed, make for a safer living environment. Many accidents happen in the home especially for older people. If a few safety precautions are put in place, the chance of accidents can be greatly reduced.

As men and women get older, their bodies become weaker and more susceptible to injury. If an older man or woman falls there is a good chance that a serious injury such as a hip fracture will occur. A handrail placed along the hallway can help prevent a serious injury because the older person can hold onto the rail for support while walking.

Many older women and men suffer from digestive ailments such as acid reflux which can irritate the throat. When a person with acid reflux lays down, the acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus and causes irritation preventing the person from getting a good night's sleep. An adjustable bed can help a person get the rest he or she needs without worry about acid reflux.

A step stool placed at the foot of the bed can help the older woman get into and out of bed safely. Picture an older woman who is trying to jump into a bed that is too high for her to sit down on because the bed is higher than hip level. There is a good chance that she will fall onto the floor trying to jump onto the bed.

The foot stool should come equipped with a hand rail extension so that the older man or woman can hold onto the hand rail when stepping onto and off of the step. A lot of older men and women take medications which can make them dizzy which is why older people need to steady themselves when leaving their bed or risk a fall. This precaution could prevent a serious injury or even a fatality.

The elderly should be instructed to wait for at least sixty seconds before getting out of bed if they are on medications that cause dizziness. If the older person gets out of bed before the dizzy spell passes he might fall and suffer an injury. The older man or woman should be taught to count up to 60 before attempting to move out of bed.

There are many new and practical devices that help older people with basic chores such as getting dressed, for instance elastic shoelaces need no tying. The clothing worn by older people with hand dexterity challenges should have zippers not buttons to make dressing easier. A device called a dressing hook comes in handy to help older people put on and take off their shoes and makes it easier to hang clothes in the closet.

Bedroom aids for the elderley, make life easier and safer for the elderly man and woman who is more susceptible to accidents and falls. Creating a safe haven for the older man or woman is worth the expense, which is quite reasonable. Safety devices can help save the life of an older man or woman.




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