Most of us barely ever think twice about our safety, especially when we’re running through the regular hustle and bustle of daily life. How many close calls do we face without realizing it on a regular basis? A lot more than you may think.

Just think about your normal routines in life…

Maybe you jump out of bed a little late and rush to the bathroom. You don’t notice it, but maybe your shin only missed the very edge of the corner of your bed by an inch or less. That could have hurt! It might have sent you toppling over to some serious injuries, too.

Then you hop in the shower and don’t pay attention to your footing, or the soapy residue that has caused the tile or tub to be slicker than normal. Your foot slips ever so slightly and your body lurches to maintain balance. Another close call.

Now consider this happening every day, all day, and you can begin to understand safety hazards surround us all the time.

If they surround us, they surround seniors.

There may very well be a senior in your life, such as a parent, grandparent, or even a spouse whom you care about. You want them to be safe. In fact, their safety could be one of your greatest concerns.

And you should be concerned.

Just as you now understand, even though you slip through each day relatively unharmed and unscathed, it’s only a matter of time before a mishap comes home to roost.

If that happens to the senior in your life, what could happen? A simple fall could lead to serious injuries. A slip in the tub could be fatal. A tumble down the stairs could also have devastating consequences.

An accident out of the road could be tragic.

And this is why seniors who may be slowing down physically would benefit from elder care support.

What is elder care?

This could be a home care aide or some other caregiver looking after the senior. An elderly person doesn’t need to be immobile or bedridden to rely on elder care.

If they would benefit from any physical, mental, or emotional assistance on some or all days of the week, a home care agency would be a great support for them.

The right elder care can mean the difference between remaining safe and minimizing the risk of mishaps every day and their family receiving a call no family member should want to receive.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care Services in Mountain View, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
Call today: (415) 795-2203

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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