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Home Safety – Rails

November 27, 2008 By Mark Hager

When it comes to falls, using that ‘ounce of prevention’ is worth it’s weight in gold. Keep an aging in place senior safe at home by implementing safety equipment installed by professionals.

These videos describe a rail provided by Self Assist Rails that are used by seniors to reduce falls.

 

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Filed Under: Home Safety - Tips for a safe home Tagged With: assistive technology, bed safety, elderly safety, safety, Self Assist Rails

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Mark is the Founder of AgeInPlace.com. He also is a consultant and mentor who helps business and organizational leaders serving older adults and their families.

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  1. John Taylor says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Hello. My name is John Tayor and I just recently moved to the So Cal Area to be near my mother who is need of assisted living. One of the things I would like to get done at her home is hand railings for the front porch area of her steps. Do you have any resources to help me with this project?

    • Mark Hager says

      October 10, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      John, send me an email to mark@ageinplace.com and tell me what city you are in. I will see if I can point you in the right direction.

  2. merelyn says

    June 18, 2018 at 10:58 am

    I am 70 and disabled. Who will donate some safety rails for my front porch?

    • Mark Hager says

      June 29, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Merelyn,

      If you could tell me what city/state you are in, I will see if I can help you find a resource in your community.

    • Philip Michael Scott says

      December 22, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      I have a need for porch rails. I am 73 and I am searching in Los Angeles

      • Mark Hager says

        December 23, 2018 at 12:30 am

        I am looking to see who we know in your area. I will reply back to you if we can locate someone to assist you.

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