Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors
Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors
Read On for Some Spring Cleaning Pointers for Seniors Living With Home Care Assistance
This has been one brutal winter for New Yorkers. Spring is on the way, however, so it won’t be too long before we start enjoying longer days and warm weather. With the arrival of spring, what could be better than giving your home a spring clean?
House cleaning can be difficult for those of us dealing with mobility issues, but there are some steps you can take to make the process easier (and safer). At Right at Home of Staten Island, NY, we’re experts in home care assistance, so here are a few tips on how to take on spring cleaning.
Recruit Your Family
Your loved ones care about you, and wouldn’t want you to take any unnecessary risks when cleaning your house. Before starting a spring cleaning job, ask them if they’d be willing to drop by and help. You can direct the activities, while they take care of the heavy lifting you can’t do, and clean out the places you can’t reach. A family project like house cleaning provides an excellent opportunity for getting together as well, so let them know you’ll take care of dinner.
Use a List
Spring cleaning involves a bunch of different jobs to do it right. While you might be tempted to dive into the work right away, you’ll be better off getting yourself organized first. Put a list together of all that you (and your helpers) have to do and schedule accordingly. Commit to completing the more difficult tasks first, and take comfort in the fact that you don’t have to do everything in one day.
Make Your Home Clutter Free
Spring doesn’t just provide an opportunity for a cleaner home; it can lead to a safer home as well. Amid all the dusting and vacuuming, look for ways to remove all unnecessary clutter. Piles of things on the floor or end tables you don’t use can act as obstructions that make it difficult to move about the house on your own. Having a home care assistance professional is beneficial, but providing yourself with an uncluttered home can also help with mobility issues.
Address All Safety Concerns
Another way to improve the livability of your home during your spring clean is to make sure that all the safety measures are up-to-date. Test your home’s smoke alarm batteries, replace expired fire extinguishers, and replenish first aid kits. Switching out all your old lightbulbs for new ones will increase your home’s visibility, and smart lighting can be installed so rooms and hallways light up every time you enter.
If you or a loved one could use a little help with a spring cleaning job or anything else around the house, contact the professionals at Right at Home of Staten Island. We’re experts at providing home care assistance for seniors throughout the New York Metro Area, so give us a call today at (347) 554-8400.
