Are you worried that your elderly loved one is going to hurt themselves while in the kitchen? Every year there are many senior citizens that get injured while they are cooking or while they are just in the kitchen. There are dangerous utensils and appliances in the kitchen that your elderly loved one could get hurt on. However, there are some tips to keep your elderly loved one safe in the kitchen, as well.

Kitchen Safety Preparation

Homecare Bellaire, TX: Safety in the Kitchen

When it comes to preparing for kitchen safety, there are some things that you will need to keep in mind.

You should make sure there are bright enough lights in the kitchen, so your elderly loved one can see well. In addition, you should make sure there isn’t clutter on the floors, table, or countertops. There should also be enough cups, silverware, plates, and bowls that are unbreakable.

You or home care providers should make sure that your elderly loved one isn’t wearing flowing clothing in the kitchen. They shouldn’t be reaching up high for big pans. You should also make sure that all sharp objects are kept in safe places.

Safety with Food

Your elderly loved one also needs to be safe when it comes to food preparation.

They should always keep their meats and vegetables in containers that are sealed. Someone should regularly check to see if their freezer and refrigerator are working properly.

You should remind your elderly loved one that they need different cutting boards for meats than they use for other types of food. Someone should also make sure the fridge is regularly cleaned out from leftovers. This way your elderly loved one doesn’t eat something that has gone bad.

Heat Safety

Finally, it is important to make sure your elderly loved one is safe when it comes to the stove.

There should always be potholders handy for your elderly loved one to use. There should be a limited number of people in the kitchen when the stove is on. This prevents people from getting too close to the stove and getting burnt.

Food should never be left unattended when the stove is on. Timers should be available if your elderly loved one is going to cook. This way they don’t forget how long their food has been cooking and burn something.

Conclusion

These are some of the things that you can do to help your elderly loved one stay safe in the kitchen. Kitchen safety should be made a priority. There are too many people who get burnt in the kitchen or start fires because of a lack of kitchen safety.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Homecare in Bellaire, TX, contact the caring staff at Personal Caregiving Services at 832-564-0338. Providing Care in Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, Katy, and Sugar Land and the surrounding areas. 

Sources

https://foodsafety.wisc.edu/assets/pdf_Files/Food%20Safety%20Tips%20for%20Seniors.pdf

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Sid Gerber

Founding Partner at S. Gerber and Associates & Personal Caregiving Services

Sid Gerber is a founding partner of S. Gerber & Associates, a firm representing over 28 years of experience specializing in a broad range of long term care products and services including but not limited to care assessment, planning and management, care coordination, in-home caregiving services, quality assurance monitoring, and the securing of financial independence and asset protection utilizing insurance products from major carriers to pay for long-term care. Mr. Gerber helps family members make difficult long-term care decisions and provides them with the necessary education and resources to plan and manage their long-term health care and financial needs.

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