Health and Safety

A clean and well-maintained home environment is an important part of everyday living for seniors who receive personal assistance services. Across Delaware, caregivers support simple household practices that help keep the home comfortable, organized, and safe for daily routines.

Our caregivers and support staff remain attentive to the home environment during each visit. This includes watching for common household hazards such as loose rugs, poor lighting, cluttered walkways, or unsecured cords. When possible, simple adjustments are made, such as clearing pathways or improving lighting, to help create a safer living space.

Assisting with everyday movement is an important part of personal assistance services for seniors who need help at home. For older adults in Wilmington and Middletown, caregivers are often present during routine moments such as getting out of bed, standing from a chair, or moving safely between rooms.

Protecting older adults is a shared responsibility within every Delaware community. For seniors receiving home support services in Newark and Claymont, safety and respect are essential parts of daily in-home assistance

Affordable Home Care Delaware encourages every client and family to have a “weather-plan” in place: a backup power or lighting source, a list of contacts (including our team and local services), an up-to-date medication list, an emergency kit, and clear communication about how caregiving visits will be handled if roads are difficult or services are delayed.

In Delaware, non-medical home-care providers support clients with tasks like grooming, meal preparation, errands, transportation and companionship—but these services differ from skilled medical care.

Safety at home is critical to aging in place comfortably. Here are five top tips from our team at Affordable Home Care Delaware.