Gardening Tools That Can Keep A Senior Person Safe In Phoenix, AZ

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Gardening not only beautifies the yard but also it nurtures the mind, body and spirit which boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure and stress levels and also helps the gardener in staying healthy and limber. There are undeniable physical changes that take place with aging, some of which can make gardening a little more challenging for seniors. It is best to go for an assisted facility if your senior family members are suffering from mobility issues or memory problems. If you are a resident of the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can book a suite at the award-winning Anthem Senior Living where you can expect for your loved one to be taken the best possible senior living in Anthem care and support of in the hands of experienced caregivers.

Few Beneficial Gardening Tools For Senior People:

Garden Kneeler Bench– A kneeling bench makes gardening less painful for an older gardener with knee or back problems. Knees rest on a thickly cushioned bench while the gardener works along with the kneeler having hand rails on each side which make it easier and safer to stand back up. You can purchase this item at any of the local home improvement store or you can buy it online as well.

Raised Garden Beds– During the retirement years, purchasing raised flowerbeds is another safe way to garden. They can be built for any height although waist-high raised garden beds can prove to be the most comfortable for senior people. These types of beds also make it easier for seniors in wheelchairs to enjoy gardening.

Coiled Hose- A task that increases a senior person’s risk for fall is the task of watering the flowerbeds. An older adult can easily lose their balance while dragging a long, heavy hose around the yard. It is advisable to opt for more lightly coiled hoses which are more senior-friendly.

Garden Tools that are Easy-to-grip– There are a variety of tools on the market that are larger and easier to grip so always go for such tools which will make it very much easy to maneuver the tools which otherwise becomes very difficult for older adults with arthritis in hands that makes it hard to maneuver.

Seated Garden Scoot– There are a few garden chores that need to be completed at ground level. This is quite difficult for a senior person with arthritis which involves crawling around on hands and knees. A heavy-duty garden scoot can solve this issue by allowing an older gardener to work from a seated position.

No Bend Weed Puller: As we all know that seniors with balance issues are at a higher risk for a fall especially when weeding a garden. A vital and inexpensive tool that can help is the “No Bend Weed Puller” which enables a senior person in weeding their garden from a standing position thus eliminating the fall risks associated with getting up and down or bending over to pull weeds.

At Anthem Senior Living, we arrange for various types of activities in order for the senior people to stay happy and active. Gardening is one of the many activities enjoyed by our residents. So contact us and learn how we help the older adults live their lives to the fullest each day. Our senior friendly services include medical doctor on staff, registered nurse on staff, awake staff at night, weekly massage therapy, weekly hair and nail services, weekly Bingo and Fresh flower shop, 24 hour assistance provided by certified care giving staff, trained and experience in all levels of care, three delicious home-cooked meals prepared fresh daily, daily stretching classes, daily housekeeping and laundry services, quarterly care plan prepared by facility RN, flexible visiting hours, complete medication management and administration, so on and so forth.