Chantal Pitcher - Applevalleyscoop.com
Chantal Pitcher - Applevalleyscoop.com
Chantal Pitcher - Applevalleyscoop.com
- No tags were found...
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
52 APPLE VALLEY SCOOP MAY 2012 • Listen to Scoop Radio on www.applevalleyscoop.<strong>com</strong><br />
Avoiding Invisible<br />
Home Hazards<br />
Most of us don’t give a second thought to<br />
the way we organize our homes. Fashion over<br />
function has be<strong>com</strong>e the mantra of modern<br />
interior design and few of us are willing to<br />
<strong>com</strong>promise when it <strong>com</strong>es to making our<br />
homes look, feel and be exactly as we want<br />
them to be.<br />
Yet for the elderly, every tiny aspect of the<br />
home is a major consideration and potential<br />
hazard. Whether it’s the bathroom, kitchen,<br />
stairs, garage or basement, there are countless<br />
risks of injury within the home.<br />
As we age, our five senses weaken or<br />
heighten in different ways, making us more<br />
prone to accidents from seemingly innocuous<br />
tasks. For example, our sense of smell tends<br />
to be<strong>com</strong>e less acute, reducing our ability to<br />
detect spoiled food, burning toast or leaking<br />
gas. Similarly our hearing worsens, limiting<br />
our ability to hear telephones, doorbells and<br />
smoke alarms.<br />
Light up your life: Be sure you have a light<br />
switch or lamp easily accessible in all rooms<br />
and hallways to avoid having to walk in the<br />
dark.<br />
Clear the way: Keep the path between your<br />
bed and the bathroom door clear of obstructions<br />
to prevent trips and other injuries<br />
Give yourself a leg up: Keep a step stool<br />
in the kitchen to ensure you can easily reach<br />
items on upper shelves and to help prevent<br />
slips and falls<br />
Take a seat: Keep chairs or benches at entranceways<br />
to make putting on footwear easier<br />
and reduce the chance of a dangerous fall<br />
For more information about accidentproofing<br />
your home, visit www.wecare.ca or<br />
by calling 1-866-729-3227.<br />
KEYSTONE<br />
MONUMENTS<br />
20% OFF<br />
ALL MONUMENTS<br />
all polishing<br />
included<br />
175 Commercial St., Berwick N.S.<br />
538-1321<br />
1-855-538-1321<br />
SPRING DELIVERY AVAILABLE<br />
OPEN 10am to 5pm<br />
MONDAY - FRIDAY<br />
Online Catalogue: keystonemonuments.<strong>com</strong><br />
Helping you. Live your life.<br />
We Care provides the support your loved ones need and the peace of mind you need<br />
– for a few hours a month or around the clock, wherever you live, at home or in a<br />
long-term care or retirement <strong>com</strong>munity.<br />
We’re specially trained to help with Alzheimer’s and dementia, diabetes, acquired<br />
brain injury and end of life care. We’ve been helping families like yours since 1984.<br />
We Care - Annapolis Valley<br />
Kentville Tel. (902) 682-2273<br />
Kingston Tel. (902) 765-6025<br />
Wolfville Tel. (902) 542-2773<br />
Services Include:<br />
• Personal Care<br />
• Home Making<br />
• Companion Services<br />
• Nursing<br />
• Ac<strong>com</strong>panied Visits<br />
• Caregiver Relief<br />
• Pediatric Care<br />
• Help with Meds<br />
• Foot Care<br />
• Veterans Affairs Provider
Change language