Is Your Home Safe for Older Persons?🏠👴🏽👵🏽
#seniorcare #homesafetytips #aginginplace #healthyaging #firesafety #firedrill #familycaregiver #familysupport
How can you make sure that your home is safe, not only for you, but especially older persons (who are still very active), or those who need more assistance?
There are basic, internationally recognised , general advice that is consistent and , in most cases , inexpensive:
Let's take room by room:
1/ INDOORS: lighting - general - overhead; no glare, hallways
--🛀🏽🚽🚿BATHROOM -(70% of falls occur here!😱)- non slip floors; grab bars; a chair installed for comfort; easy in and out; good drainage;
- -🛏️BEDROOM: no rugs; free of clutter; a bed that is safe to get in and out
- 🫙KITCHEN - smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors; non- slip pot holders ;non skid shoes
--LIVING ROOM- remove all clutter; ensure space for walkers and wheel chairs if needed; NO RUGS!
OUTDOORS:
--LIGHTING! Including sensors
--If stairs- safe railings; non skid steps or ramp;
-- Remove all foliage debris, mossy areas (gutters spill over); and ensure windows are not blocked by trees or bush; use thicker curtains as needed.
PERSONAL:
-- "Easy on; custom for those with mobility issues- they are also fashinable!
--SAFE SHOES- indoors and outdoors
Finally- discuss as a FAMILY and stay SAFE!
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
lanaslittlethings.com
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on www.lanaslittlethings.com
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
LLT #199- Family Caregivers! Make Time for YOU: Exercise! 🚶🏽🏃🏽♀️👟 : How? When? Where? Why?
#exerciseismedicine #familycaregiver #caregiverslife #selfcareroutine #agelessliving #healthylifestyle #oxygen #stressrelief #timewithfriends #americanheartassociation
Hello Fellow Family Caregivers!
Yessss! I'm post-workout- sweat etc,( don't judge! lol!)
Why oh why with ALL you have to do am I even daring to bring up exercise for Family Caregivers?
Seriously?
YES- SERIOUSLY: Hear me out:
Here are 5 main benefits for us ALL! Even if you can do just intervals of 5 minutes a day!
1/ 🌞Exposure to natural sunlight boosts vitamin D levels, promoting bone health and immune function.
2/🚶🏽🏃🏽♀️👟Outdoor activities open up lung function, and enhance cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and balance, reducing YOUR risk of frailty, falls (Caregiving -related injury) and chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart disease. You are STRONGER and FITTER!
3/🧘🏽Exercising fosters mental well-being, reduces stress, depression and anxiety (💃🏽) improves mood, and enhances cognitive function, even reducing the risk of dementia later in life ; and who can say NO to THAT!?🙏🏽💯👵🏽🌞
4/ Even if you can just Zoom INDOORS for exercise with friends🫂🫂🫂🫂- you maintain your social connection - true friends are a blessing and GOOD for HEART, MIND and BODY.
5/ Probably the best of all- your SLEEP is better- more restful, with a clear mind, also knowing you did something your body will thank you for!
Sweet dreams!😴
Good vibes!
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: 📧lana@lanaannemd.com
For more insights and connect for a FREE face-to-Face 15 minute Zoom call, and a place where we can connect as physicians on my website:
If you're a Family Caregiver at your wit's end, needing a different perspective, set up your free 15-minute coaching call-also by email -lana@lanaannemd.com - or on lanaslittlethings.com.
I always look forward to meeting Fellow Family Caregivers- we gotta stick together!💯
💃🏽 Lessons learned - Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge: Thrive into 2025!🎉Thank you!
#newyear2025 #newyeargoals #challengeyourself #familycaregiver #familycaregiving
What does the word "challenge" mean to you?🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽
Initially, for me it simply meant a task to be completed- with a few hurdles and learning along the way- but I learned something so much more valuable along the way! (while it is still the 11th of January lol).
I was focusing and praying since late October last year about how I could give daily inspiration/challenges to you, my people, my "tribe"- Family Caregivers- to have a daily empowerment challenge for thriving with self-care (oxygen mask principle💯).
The feedback and response was so encouraging and uplifting and thank you all for your support!
What did I gain?📚
1/ insight into my own feelings as many days the challenge felt like just what I needed and I felt it resonate so strongly!
2/ proof that PERSISTENCE always has its rewards- if I can do that, I can scale an even greater impact and become better along the way💯💝. The value of HABITS!
3/ the great feeling that people who feel as if they were at the end of their tether could find a daily "pick me up".
We NEVER know the impact our words can have on others. In addition, persisting, moving with heart, and facing each day with love, is LIFE-CHANGING!🫂🫂🫂🌟🌟🌟💝😁
Keep striving, and never give up!💯💯⭐⭐🌟🌟
The good energy we send out, comes back in so many, many ways! And the discipline has increased my confidence level in a wonderful way!
Keep making an impact! Always ready to serve with all heart!
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
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