Senior citizens are a quickly growing part of our population. As the baby boomers age, we find new questions that must be answered. Will the home be safe enough? Or, how will they handle household chores? You can address some of these concerns by making smart upgrades that will increase security and safety for senior citizens.

5 Smart Upgrades for Homes of Senior Citizens

Gutter Guards

Falls are the leading household hazard for seniors. They cause injury or death. Keep seniors off of ladders by installing gutter guards. These guards will keep debris, leaves, and bird nests from clogging the gutters. Therefore, they minimize the need to climb a ladder for maintenance.

Wide Open Spaces

Just as falls from ladders are dangerous, trips inside the home send seniors to the emergency room. Remove overly crowded furniture so that senior citizens can walk through the room without tripping. Because area rugs are a trip hazard, remove them or tack down the edges. Rethinking a room for safety is the easiest DIY project you can do to make the space safer.

Create A Safe Patio

Create a flat, safe patio space. Because the fresh air and sunshine brightens the mood, it’s important that senior citizens have space to spend time outdoors. Make sure patio pavers are flat, concrete isn’t cracked, and grassy areas are free of tripping hazards.

Install Bathroom Grab Bars

Consider the installation of bathroom handrails aka grab bars. Of course, you need these both in the shower and around the commode. This will keep seniors steady on wet, slippery surfaces!

Consider Container Gardening

When the time comes for your senior citizen to give up her large herb garden, think about container gardening. This option allows you to place containers anyplace that’s safely accessible to your loved ones.

Make these easy upgrades to keep your favorite senior safer. Indeed, he will enjoy the comforts of home.