December is Safety Gift Month and if you’re wondering what to get for your senior parent or a senior loved one that is aging in place there are some great safety gifts you can give them. Giving your senior parent a gift that will help them continue living independently at home is a fantastic way to show them that you love them and want them to be happy.
One of the best safety gifts to give a senior loved one is home care assistance. Home care assistance can help any senior live happily and safely at home. With home care assistance seniors have help with things like cleaning, cooking, cleaning the house, and doing laundry. Seniors also get the benefit of company daily.
If you’re looking for the best safety items that you can give to your senior parent consider giving them one of these recommended safety items for seniors who are living alone:
Home Medical Alert Pendant
Seniors who are living alone should have a way to contact help if they fall or have a medical crisis. Even seniors who have home care assistance should have a medical alert pendant or bracelet for the times that they are alone.
Non-Slip Mats
When seniors fall at home, they fall in the bathroom or the kitchen. Giving your senior parent sturdy non-slip mats for the bathroom and the kitchen can help them stay safe at home by preventing falls. Just make sure the mats are big enough to cover enough floor to give your senior parent a wide walkway.
Easy-to-Use Phone with Big Buttons
If your senior parent has a landline phone or uses a VOIP line, they will appreciate having a senior-friendly phone with large buttons that are easy to push. Phones for seniors with lighted and extra large buttons make it much more comfortable for seniors to use the phone.
Motion-Activated Lights
Motion activated lights aren’t just for outside. Putting them up inside the home allows seniors to move safely around the house at night or early in the morning. Your senior parent won’t have to grope for a light switch or try to get down the hallway or the stairs in the dark if there are motion activated lights throughout the home.
Smart Plugs
Smart plugs are fantastic devices for seniors that are living alone. Put the stove, the coffee pot, the toaster oven, and other appliances on smart plugs so that your senior parent can control them just using their voice. They can also use an app on a phone or a tablet to control them. And you will be able to log into the app to check if they are turned off or set up a timer to make sure they turn off.
Personal GPS Tracker
A personal GPS tracker ensures that caregivers and family members can locate a senior quickly if they wander or get lost. This is especially beneficial for those with conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Comfortable and Supportive Shoes
Proper footwear is crucial for preventing slips and falls. Consider gifting high-quality, comfortable shoes with good traction to ensure stability and reduce the risk of accidents.
Emergency Preparedness Kit
Assembling an emergency preparedness kit with essential supplies such as water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, and a first aid kit is a practical and caring safety gift. Make sure the kit is easily accessible and include pet food and supplies if your senior parent has a pet.
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