Bedroom
- Have a strong chair in the bedroom to use when dressing, along with a footstool to make use of when putting on shoes.
- Avoid using space heaters, electric blankets, or other flammable hazards.
- Install a bed rail between the mattress and box spring.
- Use nightlights to help make the room easier to navigate at night.
Bathroom
- Install grab bars and handrails in the bathtub/shower and also by the toilet.
- Use a shower chair and handheld sprayer to avoid slipping in the shower.
- Use only rubber or rubber-backed bath mats in the bathroom.
Kitchen
- Install self-closing cabinets and drawers.
- Lower counter spaces and work spaces so that kitchen tasks can be completed from a seated position.
- Install non-skid rubber mats near the sink and stove, and always tidy up spills immediately.
- If your family member is experiencing chewing or swallowing difficulties, use a food processor for cutting and peeling vegetables, as well as other hard to eat foods.
Whole House
- Make sure all rugs are anchored and smooth.
- Keep furniture in its usual place, and make sure there are wide spaces around furniture in order to make walking easier.
- Invest in touchable lamps or those that react to sound.
The in-home senior care professionals at Compassionate Care Home Health Services can help you evaluate modifications to help keep loved ones managing Parkinson’s disease safe at home. Reach out to us today at 877.308.1212 to learn more about our how our home care in Saginaw, MI and the surrounding communities can help someone you love. We would be happy to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation to learn more about your needs.