Although it would be ideal to have our older relatives move in with us, many prefer to stay in their own homes.
So, what can we do to keep them safe when we’re not around 24/7?. “Enlist trusted neighbors to keep an eye on them and to alert you or the authorities as needed,” says Sheila Carter, RN, MSN, and president of Heartsong Memory Care. “If you can’t be around all the time, then do a home safety check of doors, windows, and stairs, and be observant of trip hazards and furniture arrangement while visiting.”
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