The Best Safety Tips For Seniors Living At Home
Safety is a concern for everyone, but for seniors that living at home taking steps to be safe at home is important. Sometimes seniors are targeted by criminals who think that seniors are going to be easy targets. But there are things that seniors can do to make their homes less attractive to criminals and to boost their home security so that they can be safe at home. Some of the best safety upgrades for seniors are:
24-Hour Home Care
24-Hour Home Care Winter Garden, FL: Senior Safety
Typically most crime occurs at night or very early in the morning when criminals assume that people are sleeping. Seniors who live alone may be at risk of being victims of crime if criminals know that they live alone. But seniors who have 24-hour home care aren’t ever alone. With 24-hour home care seniors will always have someone with them that is awake and alert. That can be a huge deterrent to criminals. It also protects your senior parent because if they have a medical emergency, a fire, or some other type of emergency there will be someone there to summon help for them or get them to safety.
Smart Security Systems
Smart security systems make it easy for you to keep an eye on your senior loved one. They also make it easier for your senior loved one to stay safe. Typically a smart security system will have a few indoor smart cameras, a smart doorbell with a camera, and alarm system. You and your senior loved one can control the system through an app on a smartphone or tablet or on a keypad in the house. You will be able to view the cameras through the app anytime you want so you can check to make sure that your senior loved one is ok. And your senior loved one can answer the door through the app and talk to anyone outside without opening the door.
Reinforced Doors
All of the exterior doors in the home should be reinforced solid core doors. By adding just a small piece of wood as a reinforcement in the center front of an existing exterior door you can make it practically impossible for someone to kick the door in. it takes just a few minutes but it adds a lot of extra security to the home. You can also replace the existing doors with heavy doors or add security gates.
Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights
Motion sensor lights are great for outdoor security and to deter people from coming close to your senior parent’s house. But they can also be very useful for 24-hour home care providers because they will allow anyone arriving at the house to have a lighted path to the house. And if your senior loved one is coming home after dark the motion lights will go on automatically and light their way. That way your senior loved one doesn’t have to worry about walking in the dark and potentially tripping on the driveway or walkway as they are walking up to the door.
0If you or an aging loved-one is considering 24-Hour Home Care in Winter Garden, FL please contact the caring staff at Winter Garden Senior Home Care today. (407) 347-2050
Founder / Owner
Jennifer Talbot is the Co-Owner of Winter Garden Senior Home Care in Winter Garden Florida.The business opened on Plant Street in October of 2007 (formally known as Age Advantage).
Jennifer remains active in the business and enjoys personally meeting with families looking for professional, classy caregivers. She prides herself in taking the time to listen and appreciate the personalities and life experiences of people who wish to “age in place”.Her unique ability to match people with their ideal caregiver, combined with a strong sense of service is what makes her business so successful.
Mrs. Talbot is a current member and past president of the Winter Garden Rotary Club, past president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, active West Orange Chamber member, Recipient of the “Spirit of West Orange” Award 2017, Past Business Networking International Growth Coordinator, Past Committee member and founder of South Lake’s HINT, sustainer member of the West Orange Junior Service League, past board member for AGED, advisory board member for Elder Advocates, a United States Air Force brat, and proud mother of two college graduates.
Rebecca Lanterman
Owner
Rebecca has worked in the Central Florida medical community for over 10 years.She is a native of Winter Garden, Florida andhas a driving passion to serve our seniors.It has been said that Rebecca never meets a stranger.Her experience has been in Hospice, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities where she faithfully served as a community liaison helping residents and families understand the myriad of long term care and healthcare options.
Rebecca is the mom of a little guy who is the twinkle of her eye.She can often be heard telling stories of traveling all around the country pulling her camper.To Rebecca, to live life is to touch it and experience it.Growing up in Central Florida afforded her some unique experiences like being a part of the “Magic” at Walt Disney World where she was a Walt Disney World Spirit Ambassador.She feels that this early indoctrination by The Walt Disney Company helped her understand the true value of serving others.To this day, she still has some of that Pixie Dust.Rebecca has also accomplished countless marathons and triathlons. After the sudden loss of her dad, her training partner, in 2012 she stepped away from the sport.But, as time has passed and healing has taken place, she is back to pursuing their dreams again.This time, her dad, her trusty training partner is keeping pace in her heart.It is from that willingness and drive that Rebecca has a keen understanding of the arduous and often treacherous course that our families are on.And, she is here to come along beside you and be with you each step, each stride, and each hurdle.It’s the old adage “life is a marathon and not a sprint”.She is here along with the team at Winter Garden Senior Home Care to be a part of your journey.
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