Aging In Place Assessment

3 Part Aging in Place Assessment

3 Part Aging in Place Assessment
We conduct a room by room safety assessment of your parent’s home to identify safety hazards & implement home modifications
E.g. Grab bars & strobe light smoke alarms
We identify home maintenance/ repair issues which if left un-attended could significantly impact the value of your parent’s home
E.g. We identify and repair plumbing leaks & leaking toilets
We set-up and train seniors on friendly technology that keeps them connected to family
E.g. Senior friendly phones, digital picture frames and printers that can print emails for seniors who do not use computers
HOME SAFETY HOME MAINTENANCE SENIOR FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY

Home Safety Checks

Lighting Safety Check
RISK
Glare, dim light & contrast decrease vision in seniors and can render them almost blind
Falls kill 29 seniors per day
Each year 240K seniors suffer hip fractures because of a fall
SOLUTION
LAHL can help reduce the risk of injury & falls via a 5-point lighting check
We will install necessary lighting to ensure that key areas of the home are adequately illuminated
Checks - check lighting in the following areas Hallways Bathroom Entrances Stairs Basement

Bathroom Safety Check
RISK
Slips/ falls are the most frequent bathtub accidents
One Person Dies Every Day from using a bathtub
Poorly placed grab bars increase risk of falls and injury
SOLUTION
LAHL will conduct a 6-point bathroom safety check and install products to make it safer for your senior to move around the bathroom
Checks Grab bars in tub are secure & correctly positioned for senior’s height Grab bars next to toilet are secure and correctly positioned Non-slip strips are not worn-out Hand held shower works Easily reachable phone

Stairway Safety Check
RISK
For frail seniors even a minor fall can result in significant injury or death
12,000 stair deaths occur per year. Half of these deaths occur in the home
SOLUTION
LAHL will conduct a 5-point safety check and make relevant safety modifications to reduce the risk of injury to your senior
Checks Handrails are secure and stable Handrails extend all the way to the top & bottom of stairs Check loose/worn carpeting on stairs Edges of steps are visible. Add yellow tape as needed Steps are not slippery. Add non-skid tape as needed

Safety Check to Prevent Burns & Injury
RISK
The leading causes death among seniors is injury from cooking, smoking and heating-related accidents
Reduced touch sensation and slow response time increases seniors’ risk
SOLUTION
LAHL will conduct a 4-point fire safety check and install products to minimize the risk of fire/ burns
Checks Check stove & gas burners Test smoke alarms. Install visual/ extra loud alarms Water heater is set to safe temperature Install anti-scald devices are installed on faucets

Emergency Checks
NEED
Emergency response systems serve as a critical life line for seniors living alone
Families can get peace of mind by having someone their seniors can call on 24/7
SOLUTION
LAHL provides families with reliable user reviewed emergency response systems to help keep seniors safe
LAHL can train seniors on how to use these emergency systems
Checks Test and/or install an emergency response system Check for/ install multiple phone outlets throughout house to ensure that the senior can immediately get help when needed Check for and set up an emergency kit for earthquakes, hurricanes etc

Home Maintenance Checks

Home Maintenance Checks
RISK
As seniors age their ability to maintain their homes and keep up with regular repairs declines. This can reduce the value of their homes and therefore impact their financial independence
SOLUTION
LAHL’s professionals identify & fix home maintenance/ repair issues to help seniors maintain the value of their homes and age independently
Checks Plumbing leaks – Check for leaking sink, toilet, tub & shower Bathroom maintenance – Replace pipes, mixing valves, washers as needed Drains – Check for clogged drains in sink, tub & shower Water heaters – Check temperature and inspect for leaks Replace light bulbs and defective light switches

Senior Friendly Technology

Senior Friendly Technology
NEED
Seniors are eager for convenient ways to remain connected with friends & family
Seniors are also eager for ways to remain physically and mentally active
SOLUTION
LAHL will match family members with reliable user reviewed technology that seniors find engaging
LAHL’s friendly professionals train seniors on how to use tech products & follow up with them as needed
Jitterbug Senior Friendly Cell Phone Presto Printer Box TV Ears Digital Picture Frame

Optional: Physical & Mental Activity Check

Physical & Mental Activity Check
NEEDS
As seniors age they experience a decline in their physical and mental health
Family members have difficulty assessing the extent of physical and mental decline that their seniors face
SOLUTION
LAHL’s professionals can conduct medically approved health assessments to discern the senior’s physical & mental health
LAHL’s professionals can then recommend suitable products that will enable seniors to remain independent in their own homes
Assessment Value Upper & lower body strength Recommend products to reduce risk of falls and injury Cognitive & neurological ability Recommend relevant products e.g. monitoring systems, anti-scald devices, wandering alarms

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