Lots of families get spread farther apart than they ever expected to be. Unfortunately, that can mean that by the time your senior needs more help, you’re not nearly as close to her geographically as you always thought you would be. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still be her long-distance caregiver and do more for her than you believed possible.

Some people find living at home no different as they age. Others find changing abilities make certain tasks a little harder. Health plays a part in this. Vision, isolation, and family dynamics also factor in.

If you have a senior parent or loved one who is receiving elder care at home while they age in place, you may be wondering about, or worrying about, ways that you can help to prevent accidents while they are alone.