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No matter how much you try to ensure your senior loved ones are safe and secure at home, household accidents can still happen. Many of these mishaps take place in the kitchen. Some of the dangers in the kitchen include:
- Burns by boiling water or liquids
- Slips and falls on floors
- Cuts using knives and sharp objects
- Irritations in the eyes
- Accidental fires caused unattended stoves or ovens
While kitchen accidents can happen to anyone, seniors who live independently may be more vulnerable than most.
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Cooking and Baking Safety Tools for Seniors
New high-tech gadgets make it easy for older adults to get all the benefits of aging in place while reducing the risk of dangerous kitchen accidents.
Here are 10 gadgets to make cooking and baking safer for seniors:
1. Cut-resistant gloves and finger protectors
Cut-resistant gloves or finger protectors can help the elderly handle knives in the kitchen to prevent nicks or cuts.
2. Safety cutting boards
Safety cutting boards can help seniors avoid cuts in the kitchen. These boards come with a rubber surface to prevent it from sliding and also include rounded guides to keep a knife from straying off track.
3. Vegetable choppers
Knife-free vegetable choppers are available for people who prefer not to use knives. After peeling vegetables, simply place them inside the chopper and press down on the top to guarantee a perfect cut.
4. Electric can and jar openers
Electric can and jar openers can help prevent painful gripping and twisting, especially for individuals with osteoporosis. These devices can lower the risk of cuts or other injuries from a sharp can lid or dropped glass jar.
5. Easy-pour electric kettles
Electric kettles help prevent burns by avoiding hot surfaces to heat water. Easy pour kettles go one step further by using a stand to tip the kettle directly into a mug, without needing to pick it up at all.
6. Clip-on strainers
Another way to prevent accidental scalding is through clip-on strainers. Clip the strainer onto a pan and pour the water out into the sink – no need to hold the strainer in place with one hand and aim with the other.
7. Kitchen timers
Kitchen timers are useful for older adults who are prone to memory lapses. These gadgets can alert an inattentive cook to the roast they left in the oven or the pasta that’s about to finish boiling.
8. Automatic shutoff stoves and ovens
Automatic shutoff ovens and stoves can help prevent overcooked food and fires in the kitchen. These are useful for seniors struggling with memory lapses.
9. Oven rack guards
Oven rack guards, made from heat-resistant material, can be clipped onto the front end of an oven rack to prevent a hand or arm from making contact with a hot surface.
10. Anti-fatigue, nonslip kitchen floor mats
Anti-fatigue and nonslip kitchen mats reduce pressure and stress on the feet, knees, and lower back by providing a nonslip surface to stand on.
In-Home Care Can Provide Household Safety for Seniors
Your senior loved one may need more than a gadget to keep them safe in the kitchen. Visiting Angels’ caregivers can serve as a watchful eye and another set of hands to assist with grocery shopping, cooking, and meal prep.
The safety and security of seniors are our primary concerns at Visiting Angels. Your local home care agency can keep your loved one safe and provide you with peace of mind. Our care providers will carefully tailor services to any specific safety concerns and challenges. Call 800-365-4189 for more information.
