National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday of August – this year, it’s August 1st. This is a nationwide community event in which you can learn more about police-sponsored programs in your area, such as neighborhood watch groups, drug prevention and safety information. Accompanied by food, music and safety demonstrations by local emergency […]
Home Safety - Tips for a safe home
Home safety ideas, tips, prevention and more for aging in place seniors and caregivers.
7 Easily Eliminated Home Fire Hazards
Home fire hazards pose a very real danger to older people. Follow these tips to safeguard your home, protect your home & your loved ones.
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
It’s January, and it’s cold. Keeping warm is always an issue, but for seniors who may have poor circulation, take certain medications or have other conditions, it may be even more of a challenge. While turning up the heat may be the best and easiest way to stay warm, it may not be the most economical. Here are […]
Minor Bathroom Remodel for Safety
Here is a minor bathroom remodel to help ensure safety and reduce the chance of hot water burns. Learn how to prevent scalding by installing basic hardware.
June is National Home Safety month!
Safety at home is so important; especially for seniors. Falls in the home cause more injuries to the elderly than anything else. So, knowing what you can do to protect yourself or your loved can help prevent that happening.
Home Safety – Rails
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.
Vibration May Reduce Risk of Falling for Seniors
Researchers at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australian may have found a way to reduce falls for older people. Sven Rees, a PhD student at the University, said that standing on a platform that vibrates for ten minutes or less could help seniors keep their balance better and reduce falls. The group has been […]
Safety Checklist for Aging in Place Homes
Are you taking care of mom or dad while they are aging in place? Here are some great tips you can use to help ensure their home is a safe environment for them. The month of June is recognized as National Home Safety Month. Take a few minutes along with millions of other adult children […]