Home Protection for Stay-at-Home Disabled Elderly
Feeling safe in one’s own home is vitally important for everyone. Above all else, any home must feel safe and secure. This is particularly true of certain groups of people. A single woman may wish to make sure she has made sure to take a great many precautions to avoid having unwanted guests or intrusions in her home when she is away or sleeping.
The same is especially true for someone who is disabled. They may be unable to respond physically in case of criminal attack. Many elderly people are also at risk from such predators. Criminals may view them as easy prey. Someone who is both elderly and disabled is particularly at risk from amoral predators. In that case, it is extremely important for the person to make sure they have the right home protection mechanisms and devices in place.
Ideally, someone who is elderly and disabled should work with others to create a total home protection plan. The plan should address all aspects of their home or apartment and make sure that each one is addressed. This discussion should take place between all people involved in the person’s life including any live in caregivers, close relatives and those in charge of building or local area security. All the people involved may be able to help provide a specific aspect of home security.
Any plan should start by making sure the person’s home is completely protected against a physical attack. This can take many forms. The person’s front door should be firmly secured against intrusion. This can be done by using locks. Look for vulnerable areas around the entrance. Replace glass with other material or remove clear glass and replace opaque glass that does not allow someone else to see the occupant. Additional materials can be used such as vegetation to help obscure the contents of the house from public view.
Another important aspect of home protection for the disabled elderly is the use of home security alarm system. This service should be carefully considered. An ADT home security service can help provide an extra layer of protection. The person may also wish to consider additional measures such as adopting a pet. Even a smaller dog can act as both companionship and deterrent against a home invasion. A dog can also help the person aware of potential threats that they may not be aware of because of factors such as age related vision and hearing loss. Dogs can also be trained to help fetch small items or even bring a phone to the person in case of emergency.
Living on one’s own is vitally important for many elderly people. With the right precautions and a thoughtful home security plan, even someone who is both elderly and disabled can happily and safely stay in their own beloved home.
