During this time, the Home Safety Council (HSC) is working to educate people how to keep their homes safe from accidents and injury. They have a lot of information available on their website for seniors who are aging in place. Safety at home is so important; especially for seniors. Falls in the home cause more injuries to the elderly than …
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 looking at ways to improve …
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 caring for their senior parents, and go through this …
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 …