Improving Senior Safety in Greensboro

June is National Safety Month, the perfect time for homebound seniors and their families to evaluate and minimize risks in the home.

Tips to Keep Seniors Safe

Seniors are at a high risk of falls, medication mismanagement, mobility limitations, and vision problems. Keep in mind the following tips to help ensure your senior loved ones stay safe.

• Remove fall hazards
• Utilize non-slip mats throughout the house. The best places are bathtubs and staircases.
• Replace toilets with raised models and replace doorknobs with lever handles
• Install grab bars near all toilets and showers. Consider installing handheld showerheads and bathing chairs as well
• Label medications in large font and organize pills daily and weekly.
• Install night lights
• Encourage loved ones to wear an alert device in case of falls

Using Technology to Improve Safety

At Griswold Home Care for Greensboro, we’re proud to integrate innovative technology into our home care services. These technologies allow us to provide better care and improve the safety of all of our clients. When technology and home care meet in safe and effective ways, the benefits to our clients can be lifesaving. We are committed to finding innovative ways to ensure your loved ones are supported, whether our Caregivers are present or not.

Sensi

Griswold Home Care for Greensboro provides peace of mind with its around-the-clock virtual care agent. This innovative, audio-based AI technology is specially designed for in-home settings, providing continuous insights to ensure the health and safety of your loved one. The state-of-the-art system can detect falls, physical distress, and calls for help, as well as identify early signs of cognitive decline, infection, medication errors, and potential urinary tract infections. This empowers Griswold’s caregiving team to intervene early, manage symptoms effectively, and reduce hospitalizations. Live Assured knowing Griswold is committed to using technology in safe and effective ways to enhance your loved one’s care.

Lifeguard

Every family wants reassurance that their loved one is not only safe, but comfortable and doing well day to day. That’s why Lifeguard is part of the care provided by Griswold. Lifeguard uses a discreet system, no cameras, no microphones, and nothing to wear to understand general patterns like sleep, movement, and daily routines. When something seems unusual, such as a long period of inactivity, our 24/7 Lifeguard Alert Center reaches out to make sure everything is okay. It’s a simple, private way to stay connected to what matters: your loved one’s wellbeing.

Able Care

At Griswold, we believe prevention is one of the most meaningful forms of care. That is why we have integrated Able Assess to offer a quick strength screening–a simple way to understand mobility factors that can influence fall risk. Falls can change independence quickly. A brief screening can help identify areas to strengthen—so older adults can feel more confident moving through daily life.

Griswold Can Help

Our Caregivers, and possibly in conjunction with our technology, can provide respite care, if you need a short break, all the way up to 24-hour home care, for those who need support throughout the day and night. We provide home care services throughout Greensboro and the surrounding areas. Give us a call today to learn more about how we can best help you.