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As you age, certain tasks become more difficult and cause more risk. Yet, caring for your home can be energizing and purposeful. Choose projects carefully to protect your safety and continue to emotionally invest in your property. When you decide to focus on low-risk areas and delegate more difficult tasks to family or contractors, your home remains a source of pride and joy, and doesn\u2019t become a burden.<\/p>\n

DON\u2019T Tackle Projects that Involve Heights<\/strong>
\nPotentially dangerous activities involving heights present a higher risk for aging adults. As you age your balance and agility change, but you may not notice differences until it\u2019s too late. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death for older adults. Don\u2019t increase your risk by getting on a ladder.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0Tips for Decreasing Fall Risks<\/a><\/p>\n

DON\u2019T Attempt Tasks that Require Experts<\/strong>
\nAs you age, you experience physical, mental, and emotional changes. Weakened eyesight, loss of mobility, and decreased flexibility limit a Senior\u2019s ability with complex home maintenance tasks.<\/p>\n

Avoid electrical wiring, HVAC work, or plumbing projects that require experts. While you may have attempted to do it yourself during another season, don\u2019t increase your risk of injury now. You may still be capable of the work but hiring an expert saves time and energy for tasks that aren\u2019t potentially hazardous.<\/p>\n

DO Make Low Maintenance Adjustments<\/strong>
\nMake changes in your home that prevent the need for regular maintenance. And make the changes before you need them. When you join\u00a0LiveWell By Blakeford<\/a>, your professional\u00a0care coordinator<\/a>\u00a0can help you make adjustments in your home so it continues to be a safe and accessible place for you to live.<\/p>\n

Some of these changes may be installing low-maintenance features and finishes that don\u2019t require much cleaning or care. You may also choose to add slip-resistant flooring, handicap-accessible bedrooms, and bathrooms, walk-in bathtubs, or wheelchair ramps.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0Ways to Find a Home Remodeler for Aging in Place<\/a><\/p>\n

DO Work in your Garden<\/strong>
\nGardening is an excellent way to enjoy your home and yard while you age without increasing your risk of injury. Outside activity, and cultivating growth improve your health and immunity while providing purpose and satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Some gardening tasks can be more demanding than others. If you experience back or neck pain from bending over and weeding, delegate this task to someone else while you focus on planting and seeding. Garden carts and\u00a0scooters\u00a0can also help you work in your garden without putting stress on your back and joints.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0Seniors can Improve Their Quality of Life in the Great Outdoors<\/a><\/p>\n

DO Enjoy Low-Intensity Home Improvements<\/strong>
\nThere are many varieties of home improvements. If you are a Senior who enjoys caring for your home, consider a different approach. How can you add beauty to your home through painting or crafts? Can you organize boxed photos into albums or wall frames?<\/p>\n

Decluttering<\/a>\u00a0can be a cathartic way to open up space in your house and provide for others who need something you have. Join a\u00a0Buy Nothing<\/a>\u00a0group and list items from your garage that you no longer use. You\u2019d be surprised who may find value in stuff you want to throw out.<\/p>\n

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Enjoying Your Home Safely<\/h2>\n

Many Seniors value being able to age independently in their own homes. When you join\u00a0LiveWell By Blakeford<\/a>, you can remain at home while benefiting from the support of assisted living.<\/p>\n

Homes provide comfort and familiarity. But as you age they also present risks. Register for a\u00a0free seminar<\/a>\u00a0to learn about\u00a0LiveWell by Blakeford<\/strong>. You value your home and your safety. We help you\u00a0age in place in Nashville<\/strong>, participating in the joys of homeownership without the burdens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1412,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[9,19],"tags":[32,37],"yoast_head":"\nDo\u2019s & Don\u2019ts of Home Maintenance When Aging in Place<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You value your home and your safety. 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