Seniors need different activities during these later stages of their lives, since they no longer receive enough mental, emotional, social and physical stimulation. You need to be aware of the potential risks and threats too, since these individuals are no longer as strong as they used to be. Knowing the dangers can help you devise more effective and safe strategies.
About Accidents
Senior citizens are particularly prone to accidents since they can no longer fully support bodily functions as they used to when they were still young. Old men and women can be vulnerable to falls, as their sense of balance and overall bodily strength and stability are not as capable as before. One of the most useful approaches you can do is to elder-proof your home. You have to install safety items that will make the environment more conducive to move around in.
Install rails on the walls, especially near steps and stairs. The floor has to have good traction when the elders are stepping on it to avoid slips and falls. You may have to move seniors to the lower floors so that they no longer need to climb up and down the stairs. During the night, lights have to be kept on, just in...