Senior Care in Lawrenceville GA

If your senior loved one requires senior care in your home, having a swimming pool can be a great way to help your loved one stay active and healthy. Swimming can often help relieve some of the aches and pains that come with aging and it can help improve endurance, flexibility, and strength. However, the pool can be a dangerous place for seniors. Following a few pool safety tips can prevent injuries and drowning in seniors.

Tip #1 – Don’t Let Seniors Swim Alone

Make sure you don’t allow seniors to swim alone. That way someone is always around if seniors need assistance or if they call for help. Even if you can’t always be there to monitor the senior, have an in-home care professional nearby while the senior is swimming to ensure the individual’s safety.

Tip #2 – Keep Clutter Away from the Pool

Since many seniors are injured each year from slips and falls, make sure that you keep clutter away from the pool. Access ramps instead of steps can also help to prevent slips and falls when entering and exiting the pool.

Not only should you keep the pool deck free from clutter, you should also keep the pool itself free from clutter. When the senior is swimming, take out rafts, pool tools, and any other objects not in use. This way the senior can easily move around the pool without difficulty.

Tip #3 – Ensure Sunscreen is Used

Seniors have fragile skin, so it’s important to make sure they are wearing sunscreen if they are using an outdoor pool. You or a senior care professional can help the senior apply a quality, waterproof sunscreen before they enter the pool to prevent burns. Make sure sunscreen is reapplied regularly if they are in the pool for a significant amount of time.

Tip #4 – Consider a Pool Alarm

A pool alarm is always a great investment, and it’s especially essential if you have a senior in the home suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. You don’t want your elderly loved one to wander into the pool area without having supervision. A pool alarm can let you know when someone enters the pool area so you are instantly alerted. You may even want to lock the access point to the pool so the senior cannot enter it alone.

Tip #5 – Learn CPR

Even though your elder care professional probably knows how to administer CPR, it’s a good idea for you to learn CPR as well. This way, if there is a pool accident, you’re prepared with the skills you need to administer CPR if necessary.

Getting your senior into the pool is a great way to help them stay active and healthy. However, the pool does have some dangers that you must keep in mind. Make sure you use these tips to keep your senior safe while they enjoy some fun in the pool.

The staff at Home Care Matters is available to talk with you and your family about all of your needs. Home Care Matters is a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in Lawrenceville, GA and the surrounding areas. Call (678) 828-2195 for more information.

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http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-spa-safety/staying-safe-pools-spas/residential-swimming-pools/

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Valerie Darling

Founder, Owner at Home Care Matters

Valerie was born in Miami, FL and after a few family moves, grew up locally in the Marietta, GA area.Valerie is the oldest of 4 (3 younger brothers).She is married and has one child.Valerie is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Home Care Matters.Valerie’s mom, Dee, is the inspiration and primary driver as the how and why the business was born.Valerie says, “My mom is never far from our thoughts.Mom was an integral part of developing and starting HCM before she passed away.Our goal is to stay true to her memory and continue to honor her with the love, values, and ethics she taught us.”

Valerie has the unique experience with home care as she has experienced it from both ends of the spectrum, as a caregiver and as needing care herself as a cancer survivor. Valerie says, “Taking care of someone you love is a physically, mentally and demanding labor of love.Taking care of my mom was the hardest thing I have ever done. It has given me an insight and perspective not many people understand unless you are doing it or have done it.I loved taking care of my mom.I love helping others take care of their love ones too.And now that I’ve been sick, it’s given me a whole new level of empathy and understanding for those who are sick and need help.”

Valerie’s schedule varies daily, but she loves visiting with our clients, families, caregivers, our network partners and being in the office.Says Valerie, “Every day is different, but I wake up excited about what we do, inspired by our team, clients and caregivers.I strive to be a resource to the community.I love my team and I love what we do every day. I like to think my mom would be proud.”

You can reach Valerie by email (Valerie@homecarematters.com) or in our office (770.965.4004).

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