With a growing number of senior adults living independently, it has become important to make sure that they are safe at home. Falls and burns are among the most common accidents involving seniors. Seniors living alone may also become victims of crime.  If you are a senior  living alone, here is what you need to do to stay safe at home: Improve bathroom safety: If you are noticing that you are facing trouble getting around independently, it is time to take important steps to fall-proof your home. Falls often occur in the bathroom because of water and slippery floors. Consider installing handholds near the shower, toilet, and wash basin. To make falls less likely, place an anti-slip safety mat in the bathroom.  Make your home fall-proof: To ensure that your house is easy to navigate, arrange furniture in a way that there is plenty of space to move around. Remove tripping hazards such as carpets, scattered objects, or slippery stairs. Rug anchors can also help prevent slips and trips. Ensure adequate lighting in every single room in the house. Stairs, entryways, and corridors should be especially well-lit.  Invest in a home security system: Whether you live in an apartment or a house, have a peephole installed on the front door. Do not open doors for strangers and ensure the doors are locked. When you hear a knock at the door, keep your phone handy in case you need to call for help. Never leave the door key under the mat. You can go the extra mile by installing a panic button in the house so that you can reach someone in case of an emergency.  Save emergency contacts on your phone: Emergency contacts are important for any senior who lives alone. To ensure safety and proper care in the event of an accident or injury, you should easily be able to call for help. Create a list of emergency contacts – this list should include family members, friends, medical emergency number, family doctor’s number, and the number of the nearest hospital.  As one of the leading senior living homes in Bangalore, the safety and security of our residents is our top priority. The 24×7 security personnel takes care of all entry and exit points at our gated senior living communities. Security measures such as CCTV cameras, security personnel, and access control entry for residents are in place. Each living space is equipped with a panic button so immediate assistance can be sought, in case of an emergency. To find out the average cost of our retirement homes, call us at +91 8884555554.

As you age, your body must get the right nutrients to help you stay active and independent. Choosing healthier snacks over processed snacks is an important part of fulfilling your daily requirements of nutrients. Healthy snacks such as seeds, nuts, and fruits provide vitamins, minerals, and fibre, without adding too many calories, sugar, saturated fat, or salt to your diet. However, if you are struggling with finding the right kind of healthy snacks, check this useful read. As one of the leading senior living homes in Bangalore, we have curated a few healthy snacking tips for the elderly: Munch on seeds: Flaxseeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds are all healthy alternatives to greasy chips. Great sources of fibre, these seeds are loaded with heart-healthy mono and poly-unsaturated fats, healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Also, they taste great and are ideal for satisfying your salt cravings in the evenings. Satisfy sweet cravings with fruits: Many people after having their meals long for something sweet. To live a healthy lifestyle, you don’t have to deny your sweet cravings. Substitute processed candies and chocolates and start getting your daily dose of sweet snacks from fresh fruits and dried nuts. Fruits such as apples, dates, fresh figs, pears, and pineapple are naturally sweet. Dried fruits such as blueberries, cranberries, cherries, and peaches make for great take-along sweet goodies.  Having a filling and healthy evening snack: An evening snack does not have to be unhealthy. An avocado or an egg toast is a great evening snack. You can also have raw or steamed vegetable sticks such as carrots, beetroot, broccoli with flavoured hummus or yoghurt dip.   Power up your mornings and evenings with smoothies: Blend your favourite fruits with yoghurt and your healthy snack is ready. Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate nutrient-rich fruit and protein-filled yoghurt and milk into your daily diet.  Senior living in Bangalore and healthy meals  At our senior living homes in Bangalore, we prioritise the health of our residents. It is for this reason we have a team of nutritionists who work on the menu to ensure that the nutritional needs of residents are met. At senior living homes in Bangalore, daily meals are delicious and nutritious. To know more about the services that we offer at our senior living homes, call us at +91 8884555554.