Aging Well in Your Home

Aging well in your home is becoming a reality for more seniors in Canada, here is how…

We have all heard the saying that there is no place like home, and as you continue to age that saying becomes more and more relevant. The comfort of your own home is something that can feel irreplaceable. This blog post will share with you how you can prepare to live independently in your home as you continue to age.

1. Plan Ahead

The best thing you can do to prepare for staying in your home as long as possible is to start making small changes now that will make staying in your home easier for you. Even if you do one thing a month, you will be slowly but surely making your house a safer and more comfortable environment, as you age.

2. Get Access to the Resources you need

Here in London Ontario we are lucky to have access to some amazing resources that make living at home an easy and more comfortable experience for aging homeowners. At Over 55 we can provide assistance with many of the needs that you might have staying in your home. Keeping your home safe and functioning is definitely most important. Whether you need cleaning, organizing,or home support we can set you up with reliable associates who are more than willing to do the job.

One of the main reasons that people leave their homes is due to the lack of safety. Leaky faucets, broken roof shingles, and worn down decks are just a few examples of how aging in your home can  cause accidents but at Over 55 we work with associates that can do just about every job in the book. Ge

tting your stairs repaired or adding support rails to your house is a smart investment to plan ahead.

3. Meals

Are you worried about not eating nutritious meals and getting tired making meals everyday? Meals on wheels can deliver freshly cooked food straight to your door at a reasonable price. They have new recipes monthly and can inspire you to create new recipes in your own kitchen.

4. Staying Active

Some reasons people choose to leave their homes are because of the activities that the residential comm

unities offer. Such as exercise classes, swimming, movie nights and planned shopping trips. What some people do not know is that you can get access to many of these resources all while living in the comfort of your own home. In London there are two senior centres that offer a wide variety of activities and resources. The Kiwanis Senior Centre and Hamilton Road senior centre help older adults in London live healthy, active and socially oriented lives.

5.Plan for an emergency

Nobody expects an emergency to happen, but it is important to have a plan in place to know how to deal with one if it arises. Make sure you have someone to call. Is there anyone that can check in regularly with you? Do you have a first aid kit in your house? Consider investing in a personal alarm system or always carry a cell phone on you.

6. Clear Out Your Rooms

SeniorAdvisor.com recommends that if you are staying in your home, that you clear out excess furniture and create more space in all of your rooms.Make sure there is more than enough space in every room to be able to walk through, especially in the rooms that you spend most of your time in. Clearing out rooms decreases clutter and creates a safer living environment.

At the end of the day, staying in your home as long as possible is the ultimate goal. To ensure you can live safely and happily in your forever home, follow these steps and you will be well on your way.