Kitchen Safety Tips for Seniors

Senior Safety  |  October 2, 2020

What Every Senior in Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Kitchen Safety

Kitchen Safety Tips for Seniors | Besides the living room, the kitchen is one of the most frequented areas of any home. It is where we spend time with the family, share meals, and host special occasions such as birthdays and celebrations. Daily, most of us spend a lot of time in the kitchen without ever thinking about how it is also a hazardous place, especially for seniors.

If you act as a family caregiver, make your loved one’s kitchen as safe as possible by following these tips:

Fire prevention & safety – It is estimated that as much as one-third of all home fires start in the kitchen. As the primary cause for this is unattended food, make sure to tell your loved one never to leave the kitchen when food is on the stove or in the oven. You can override this risk by opting to place automatic stove turn-off devices, especially if your mom or dad has memory issues. Another thing you need to be mindful of is fabric near open flames – loose clothing, aprons, and kitchen towels can easily catch fire. Last but not least, arrange for an electrician to check the wiring and outlets in your loved one’s kitchen.

Foodborne illness prevention – Due to a natural decrease in their immune system, seniors are much more prone to foodborne illnesses and can have a harder time fighting them off than any younger person. This can be easily avoided if you remind your parent to properly store food, often check if the fridge is at the right temperature, always reheat leftover food, and remember to check expiration dates.

Reduce fall risks – Kitchens are also areas with high fall risks – slippery floors, items stored out of reach, clutter, and inadequate lighting…they can all contribute to fall-related injuries. If mom or dad likes to spend time in the kitchen, rearrange all cooking items within reach and make sure to store the heaviest objects at the waist level. To prevent slippery floors, placemats and inspect water sources as often as you can.

Comfort Keepers® is the Best Senior Home Care Provider in Vancouver, BC

When it comes to arranging senior home care services for a loved one in or around Vancouver, Comfort Keepers is the preferred choice for many families. If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care, End of Life Care, Respite Care, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver Can Help with Interactive Caregiving™

Comfort Keepers®’s trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Our philosophy is to elevate the human spirit and our caregivers will be there every step of the way to ensure your loved one has a better quality of life. Personal and empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. Learn more about our unique service which offers personal care, companionship care, palliative care, and end-of-life care by contacting the Comfort Keepers Vancouver office.

Comfort Keepers® Brings You The Best Home Care Assistance Right Where You Live.

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver is proud to provide home care throughout Vancouver that keeps seniors safe in their homes. We provide home care for the seniors of Vancouver and the surrounding areas of Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, and Richmond please call (604) 689-8609. 

Comfort Keepers® Vancouver has been accredited with Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an intensive process in which industry experts examine an organization’s processes, policies, and procedures against a set of quality standards. To achieve accredited status, Comfort Keepers offices met or exceeded the rigorous standards for Home Care companies, as defined by Accreditation Canada. 

Share This Post: