Keeping your elder loved one at home is important to you and for them. Most seniors prefer home instead of assisted living or a nursing home facility. When you need help with your loved; making sure they remain safe and healthy at home please contact Home Instead Senior Care Houston at (281) 484-0200.

Here are a few tips that insure they remain safe at home.

Take a look around the house at the top of furniture and countertops, the presence of dust and dirt; especially if it represents a decline in cleaning habits, may indicate problems completing household tasks.

Dirt on fans or ceilings could mean that they are having trouble with reaching, or are no longer able to use a step stool in order to clean those areas. Often seniors who are beginning to neglect household cleaning may keep books, magazines and newspapers under beds and sofas, where they present a fire hazard.

There are a few things that may tell you that your loved one is having difficulty with balance or mobility. Stains on carpets or flooring in rooms, hallways, or stairs, may be a sign that food or drink has been spilled because of poor balance or shaky hands. Beware of objects around their home that may pose a tripping hazard; like frayed carpets, throw rugs, or other furniture.