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Mar 30, 15

TIPS TO ENSURE A PEACEFUL NIGHT FOR ELDERS

Caring for the elderly is not only looking after them during daytime but also at night. An elderly person will require extra attention after dark as the risk of meeting with an accident increases as soon as the sun goes down. Nevertheless, measures can be taken to ensure home care for seniors at night time. Read on to learn some tips that will help reduce the accident-risk after dark.
Light for Safety:
These days the market is filled with lights with activated motion sensor, and you should incorporate them in the home decor so that the senior person can find his/her way from bedroom to the bathroom, for instance. Have these lights installed in the hallway, down the stars to the drawing or even in the bathroom. It will throw sufficient light for clear visibility at night and will also keep your loved one from falling or slipping. The best part is that the lights are easily available and easily affordable. They can also be installed without much trouble. In case you are unable to install motion lights, you will have to ensure that the lights and switches of the house are conducive to any elderly person’s requirements.
Fast and Easy Communication: 
Easy and fast way of communication for elderly people is of utmost importance, especially during the night. You can opt for pre-programming a cell phone with all the ‘emergency’ contact numbers, and if the concerned elderly cannot use the phone, you should think of installing a ‘home monitoring system’ which will ensure that the elderly person can access the emergency assistance by only pushing a button.
The Incontinence Problem:
The incontinence problem is a major area of concern for elderlies. In order to manage this sensitive issue efficiently at night time, you will have to make sure that the aging senior is provided with ‘overnight adult diaper’ or extra absorbents or any other incontinence item. It will lower the risk of leakage or accident while they are sleeping, and managing their incontinence will become much easier . You can also consider stocking up such incontinence products to avoid facing unnecessary problems at night.
Deep Probeen Porisheba takes care of elderlies with expertise at home healthcare requirements of these deprived souls. Call up DPP India today to keep your loved ones occupied even if you cannot give them sufficient time.