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August 2, 2024

Madison Summer Safety Tips

Category: Technology and Safety

Author: Christopher Willmon, Plant Operations Director

As summer heats up, we at The Madison Senior Living prioritize maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for our older adult residents. Rising temperatures present unique challenges, especially in our senior living community, where residents are more vulnerable to heat-related issues. To proactively address this, our maintenance team follows some essential safety measures to ensure a safe, smooth-running, and pleasant summer for everyone.

We inspect air conditioning units regularly to ensure they function correctly and replace air filters to maintain air quality. Thermostats are set at comfortable temperatures, and cooling is monitored in common areas and resident rooms.

Team’s Maintenance and Safety Measures

  • Provide shaded seating in outdoor areas
  • Inspect and repair walkways to prevent trips
  • Increase pest control to keep areas free from insects
  • Check ventilation in common areas and kitchens
  • Inspect electrical systems to prevent overloads
  • Clean roofs and gutters to avoid leaks and water damage
Employee making a funny face and holding a water bottle to stay hydrated in an indoor setting with a framed picture and a purple flower decoration in the background.

We educate residents on staying hydrated and avoiding peak heat hours by distributing flyers and holding meetings. We also promote indoor events during extreme heat to keep residents engaged and safe.

In our community, I clean the air conditioner coils and ensure water is always available for residents. A helpful summer safety tip for all Arrow communities is to provide residents and staff with access to water so they can stay hydrated. Additionally, all staff should recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Prioritizing summer safety demonstrates our care for residents and staff, which can help drive and support occupancy in our community.

Following these tips ensures The Madison Senior Living remains safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all residents and staff throughout the summer months. Our unwavering commitment to maintaining a secure environment is essential to everyone’s well-being and testament to our dedication to safety.

The Madison Senior Living in Kansas City, MO offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near St Luke’s South/ Menorah with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Top Golf, Park Place Shopping Center, Worlds of fun/Oceans of fun, Kansas City Zoo, Union Station/Crown Center, National WWI Museum and Memorial, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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