January is National Get Organized Month, but anytime is a good time for seniors to go through and organize or reorganize their homes. As seniors get older, their abilities will change and their organizational systems should change to so that living at home is easier and safer for them. One of the spaces in the home where organization is the most important is in the kitchen. Because it’s so easy for seniors to have accidents and get hurt in the kitchen, making sure that it is organized is important for safety as well as convenience. Senior home care can be there to help keep your senior parent safe in the kitchen, as well.
Some things that seniors can do to organize the kitchen with efficiency and safety in mind are:
Get A Rolling Kitchen Island With Storage
A rolling kitchen island or cart with storage is an essential item for seniors to have. Whether seniors cook their own meals or have senior home care help with the preparation of meals having a rolling kitchen island or cart will make the kitchen safer for seniors. The cart can be used by seniors for stability if they need something to lean against or grab for balance. And because it can be wheeled around the kitchen seniors can position it wherever they need a little extra prep space or a place to put things down. The storage will also help ensure that gadgets and things are easily accessible.
Hang More Items On Walls
Commonly used items like spatulas, wood spoons, and other cooking implements can be hung up with simple peel and stick adhesive hooks. But when these items are hung on hooks at a comfortable level just above the counter they are easier for seniors to grab and use. It will minimize the amount of drawer opening and closing that seniors have to do. Seniors that have poor grip strength will appreciate not having to open and close drawers all the time.
Create A Pantry Inventory
With a pantry inventory your senior loved one and their senior home care provider will be able to create shopping lists, plan meals, and not waste food. It will also make it much easier to get the biggest bang for their food buck when they shop because they will only be getting necessary items. A senior home care provider can help keep the list up to date.
Get A Plate Drying Rack For Dish Storage
Lifting plates and bowls out of a drawer or cupboard can be difficult for seniors. Installing a dish drying rack above the counter where plates and bowls can be easily stored will make it easier for seniors to access the dishes and put them again after they dry. When your senior parent is organizing the kitchen function should be the most important consideration. The way that the kitchen looks does matter, but ultimately it’s function that matters the most. It’s also a good idea to get a stool and put it in the kitchen so that your senior loved one can sit down while doing the dishes or cooking if they want.
If you or an aging loved one are considering senior home care in Fort Worth, TX, please contact the caring staff at Clear Path Home Care today. Call (817) 631-7710
Clear Path Home Care provides compassionate, high quality home care in Parker County, Tarrant County, Johnson County, Hood County, Somervell County, Erath County, Bosque County and Hamilton County in Texas.
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