If you have elderly loved one who is aging in place, they may be having a difficult time in keeping up a clean home. The importance of keeping a clean home doesn’t diminish with age. In fact, it can be more important as people get older.

Clutter can Injure

Clutter can be dangerous to the elderly. It provides plenty of places for accidents to happen. First and foremost it can be a tripping hazard. Stacks of books or newspapers, bags, and other things not in their place can cause a fall.

Clutter can also be a place for dust and dirt to collect. This can lead to further complications for people who may have respiratory or other breathing disorders.

Clutter can also lead to cluttered thinking. It can be easy to lose important documents or bills in the clutter. Having a neat and orderly filing system can help elderly loved ones to keep their affairs in order as well.

Dishes and a Healthy Refrigerator

Doing the dishes after cooking every night is a chore. Even with an automatic dish washer, some time and care should be taken to keep the kitchen clean. Dirty dishes can lead to the spread of food borne illnesses.

The consumption of expired food can also be a hazard to the elderly. Making sure that the refrigerator has all of the expired food disposed of before it is accidently eaten.

Contact Stano Law group for assistance with elder law issues.