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home safety
Take it easy while getting up
Get up slowly after sitting or lying down.
Install good lighting
At entrances, in hallways, on stairs, in bathrooms and kitchens and any other areas that require good lighting to navigate safely. Use lamps, night lights and easily accessible flashlights.
Remove the clutter
Including coffee tables, plants, rugs, baskets, magazine racks and additional furniture and other items such as shoes and electrical cords that you can trip over.
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.
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 […]
Aging In Place: In Safety, In Style
There is much to-do about aging in place, especially in terms of home remodeling. With the advent of the NAHB’s CAPS certification, builders and service providers across America have further focused their efforts to provide quality services and products to elderly consumers and their caregivers. What you may not know is that many other industries […]