Valley Of The Sun Homecare Blog Helping Seniors Safely Deck the Halls This Holiday Season

What's more fun than holiday decorating? At Valley of the Sun Homecare, we'd say helping seniors with holiday decorating! The nostalgia experienced in carefully unpacking each precious ornament, and the memories evoked with lovingly placing each piece are priceless. We also know, however, that there are a variety of dangers inherent with the holiday season, and it's our mission to make sure older adults remain safe at all times. These tips, courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, are a great place to start in helping seniors, and family members of all ages, to enjoy the holidays without experiencing danger: Tree Safety If using an artificial tree, be careful to choose one that's labeled as fire-resistant. For fresh trees, check to make sure the needles are firmly in place. Be sure to set trees up far away from any sources of heat. Do not place trees in high traffic areas, and be sure secure them to the wall or ceiling with thin wire to keep them from tipping over. Light Safety Be sure that strands of lights are marked as having passed inspection from an independent testing lab. Discard any damaged light strings, particularly if wires are frayed or bare. Attach no more than three strands of lights to a single extension cord. Never leave lights on when leaving home or going to bed. Make sure that cords are... Read More »The post Helping Seniors Safely Deck the Halls This Holiday Season appeared first on Valley of the Sun Homecare.