Hello there,
I just wanted to pass along some information that may help seniors educate themselves on how to make their homes safer as they age. With more and more elderly citizens choosing to live in their own homes, it’s critical that they’re taking care to age in place as safely as possible. Below are useful resources in that regard.
The Most Common In-Home Injuries for Seniors and How to Prevent Them
www.homeadvisor.com/r/senior-home-injuries-and-prevention/
Preventing Falls at Home
www.n4a.org/files/PreventingFalls.pdf
10 Smart Home Features to Help You Age in Place
www.cbsnews.com/media/10-smart-home-features-to-help-you-age-in-place/
Preparing Your Home for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide
www.redfin.com/blog/2016/09/preparing-your-home-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-a-caregivers-guide.html
Home Fire Safety Checklist for Older Adults
files.esfi.org/file/Home-Fire-Safety-Checklist-for-Older-Adults-00B1.pdf
Ten Safe Gardening Tips for Seniors
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-ten-safe-gardening-tips-for-seniors-2012may31-story.html
Thanks for your time and for helping our elders stay aware of necessary safety measures to take in their homes!
Warmly,
Marie
Marie Villeza
elderimpact@gmail.com