Home Safety Articles

• Kitchen Fires: Make Cooking Safer for Seniors
  Cooking is one of the leading causes of fire in the home among seniors. Here are some tips for making cooking safer for seniors.
  7 ways to make cooking safer »
• Fire Safety for Elders with Special Health Needs
  Elderly people with mobility problems, vision or hearing impairments, Alzheimer’s and dementia have special needs when it comes to fire safety.
  Tips that could save their life »
• Checklist: Emergency Planning for Frail Elders
  How to prepare frail elderly people for a hurricane, earthquake, fire, tsunami, nuclear leak, terrorist attack or any other emergency situation occurs.
  Disaster checklist for elders »
• Technology for Elderly Enhances Health, Safety
  Motion sensor technology, wireless communications and smart appliances are examples of high-tech devices that allow seniors to live at home longer, safely and independently.
  The newest technology for aging at home »
• 12 Tips to Prepare the Elderly for Disasters
  How to prepare your elderly parents are ready for fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, terrorist attacks, nuclear threats and other events that can change your life in an instant.
  Is your parent prepared for a disaster? »
• How can I find a qualified builder to remodel a home for elderly parents?
  Now is a good time to find builders to help make your senior parents house safe and easily accessible with modifications. The key is to know what questions to ask building contractors to make sure you get the best quality at the best price.
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• How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Elderly Parents
  Home repairs can become more challenging for the elderly who can stay in their homes. When that happens, a local handyman may be the solution to keep the home in good shape and your elders safe.
  Check licensed handymen for help »
• Can a senior safely live at home during a complete remodeling project?
  You can take steps to ease your elderly parent's anxiety of the construction process.
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• Can a home be remodeled to be comfortable, but safe for seniors?
  Seniors will tell you that one of the most alienating aspects of moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility is the loss of a personal “sense of place."
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• How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
  When a parent is living in a cluttered home that presents safety problems, there are always safety concerns. But could there also be underlying reasons for the clutter?
  Clear the clutter or move him out? »
• What can be done for an elder who has difficulty getting in and out of the tub?
  Bath chairs and grab bars can help your elderly loved one bath independently.
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• What height should grab bars be installed at?
  There is generally no mandated height requirement or placement locations for grab bars in a single family home. Your bars should be placed at a height that feels most comfortable and secure. Read full answer.
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• Is there a special height that I must install a grab bar in my bathroom?
  Your bars should be placed at a height that feels most comfortable and secure. A smaller woman may want her bars placed lower then a very tall man. Bars may also be placed at an angle or vertically. Read Abbie's full answer.
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• Making Home Safer For Seniors: A Room-by-Room Assessment
  It's a given: seniors want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Incorporating universal design allows them to do that.
  Consider needs before you need them »
• Providing a Safe Home Environment for Alzheimer's Patients
  If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's in your home, there are several critical areas in your home you must evaluate to prevent accidents and ensure optimal safety.
  Anticipate and plan for these key areas »
• Home Modification and Universal Design for Elder-Friendly Living
  Your parents' home is their biggest investment. It also could be their biggest problem if it's unsafe and creating hazards for them.
  Learn if home modification can help »
• Universal Design: Creating Caring Environments
  Have you ever thought about how safe it is inside your loved one's home? Take a look around, and see if modifications could help make it a safer place to live.
  Changes you can make to promote safety »
• Should Your Loved One Continue Living at Home?
  Are you letting rational decisions take a backseat to emotions when it comes to determining whether your elderly parents can continue living at home? If you're trying to decide if your loved one needs to be moved, the guilt can be overwhelming.
  Why guilt can't win over reason »
• Equipment and Products That Help the Elderly Live at Home Safely
  Your parents are living alone, but naturally, you're worried. What if dad needs help? What if mom slips? It's good to know that there are lots of things you can do to help keep them safe.
  Make life safer, easier & stop worrying! »