{"id":64906,"date":"2025-07-07T13:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T13:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/collingwood-new-new-a-new\/?p=64906"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:17:08","slug":"seniors-and-kitchen-safety-tips-for-the-heart-of-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfortkeepers.ca\/georgiantriangle\/seniors-and-kitchen-safety-tips-for-the-heart-of-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors and Kitchen Safety: Tips for the \u201cHeart of the Home\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A kitchen is often the central gathering place in the home. Family dinners, special occasions, and time shared together all happen in the heart of the home. Making sure the kitchen is a safe and happy place is important.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to seniors and kitchen safety, the numbers show where potential issues can occur:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The National Fire Protection Association reports that three (3) in ten (10) home fires start in the kitchen, more than any other room in the house.<\/li>\n<li>Kitchens are also areas with high fall-risk areas: items stored out of reach, slippery floors, and the likelihood that meals are carried to eat in another room.<\/li>\n<li>The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that people over the age of 65 have a 2.7 times greater risk of dying in a kitchen fire than the general population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For those that want to ensure that the kitchen is as safe as possible for their senior loved ones, there are three key areas to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fire prevention and safety<\/strong> \u2013 The primary cause of kitchen fires is unattended food. Seniors should never leave the kitchen when food is cooking. Automatic shut-off devices are a great tool to help seniors that have memory issues but like to spend time cooking. Loose clothing, kitchen towels, and potholders can all catch fire if too close to the stove, so it is good to be mindful about fabric near flames. And, on a regular basis, a qualified electrician should check wiring and outlets to ensure safety compliance. This is a common cause of fires in older homes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food-borne illness prevention<\/strong> \u2013 Because of the ways our bodies change when we get older, food-borne illness can become a much more serious issue. This can be prevented by properly storing food, checking fridge temperatures often, properly reheating food, cleaning old items out of the fridge and pantry often, and checking expiration dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce fall risks<\/strong> \u2013 When seniors need to reach an item, whether stored too high or too low, it can cause a balance issue that may lead to a fall. Keeping cooking items within reach is critical. Clutter on counters should be removed, bright lights are helpful, and the heaviest objects should be stored at waist level. Water is also often a problem in the kitchen. Possible issues include spilled water from the sink, leaking refrigerators, and pipe leaks. Spilled water can make kitchen floors slippery, so adding mats and checking water sources often is important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The kitchen can be a joyful place in the home, with intentional action to minimize the risk of accident or illness. Being safe in the kitchen is not just common sense, and revisiting safety tips for the kitchen is never a waste of time.<\/p>\n<h2>Comfort Keepers<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Can Help\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>About one-in-five Canadians over age 65 need help with everyday activities such as eating, cooking, and getting in and out of bed or a chair. Our trained caregivers can help with these and other tasks, while engaging clients in activities that improve quality of life. They can also provide support for physician approved diet and exercise plans, provide transportation to appointments and community events, and can assess a home for safety issues and reducing fall hazards. For more information on how we can help, contact us\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REFERENCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Food and Drug Administration. \u201cFood Safety for Older Adults.\u201d Web. 2011.<br \/>Aging Care &#8220;Kitchen Fires: Make Cooking Safer for Seniors\u201d Web. 2012.<br \/>The National Fire Protection Association. \u201cServe Up Safety in the Kitchen.\u201d Web. 2020.<br \/>U.S. Fire Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. \u201cFire Safety for Seniors.\u201d Web. 2020.<br \/>Caring.com. \u201cMaking the Kitchen Safe and Convenient for Seniors.\u201d Web.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A kitchen is often the central gathering place in the home. Family dinners, special occasions, and time shared together all happen in the heart of the home. Making sure the kitchen is a safe and happy place is important. 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