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Winter Safety Tips for Senior Loved Ones Winter Preparations and Safety Tips for Seniors in Portland Oregon and Northern California. Occasional winter surprises the people of Portland Oregon. In 2020, we had some serious winter weather ice storms. Bitter cold temperatures and high winds. You can be expecting Costco to be packed when the meteorologists mentions ice storm, sleet and frozen rain overnight. This is why we need the best county Winter Safety Tips.
Safe Footing First, for those of us who would climb up a ladder to string Christmas lights or clean out gutters we put ourselves at risk. Be CAREFUL and Don’t click this link because we all know Winter is the most dangerous season this link just shows you the data. Yuck! For better Senior Safety Here is how to keep your Footing. In conclusion, we want you to have fun and stay safe. Follow these easy tips to stay safe when you are working outside or walking: If you must climb; There’s no substitute for a ladder Use slip-resistant tacky strips for walkways and stairs Read More! Wear slip-resistant shoes Keep your hips above your feet, with your center of gravity directly over your feet. This way you create better stability. Use short steps or shuffle forward and walk flat-footed Wear mittens to keep your hands out of your pockets Link arm in arm with another(not their hand) when walking on a slick surface Senior Safety : Home Safety Assessment for Elderly Let’s discuss what you can do to ensure safe footing on penetrable surfaces. Here is a nice 8 page booklet on safety in the home – home safety assessment for elderly …
Learn a few great ways to help senior loved ones living in elder care deal with social isolation and seasonal issues over the Christmas holiday.
Home Safety Winter We need to be aware for our loved ones about Senior Home Safety especially during the Winter months. Here is a quick guide to help you keep your senior loved one safe. Outside Snow: It may surprise you to know that Property owners or tenants are responsible for shoveling the snow and removing ice from in front of their homes! This may be tough for our senior loved ones. Check in with neighbors who might lend a hand. Some elderly home owners or people with disabilities may have physical challenges or risk injury in the snow and ice. There are groups in your local church who offer aide to members and non-members. Keep your footing: Don’t Slip! Walking in the winter can be tough stay safe and read these tips for Safe Footing Downed Trees: Keep trees trimmed away from your home. These could break during wind storms or under heavy snow or ice and could damage your home. Report downed trees to the city where you live. In Portland dial 503-823-T-R-E-E Indoors Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. First, stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Be cautious when using …