Kitchen Adaptability for Seniors
Are there things in the kitchen that could be adapted so they are easier for the senior to reach or use or so that the senior can get around more easily and safely? Here’s an example of things to look...
Fire Safety
Spring Home Maintenance List
Check your electrical outlets for potential fire hazards, such as frayed wires or loose-fitting plugs. Make sure outlets, fuse boxes and extension cords are not overloaded. Move your multi-purpose fire extinguisher to an accessible place, and make sure it is...
Kitchen Fire Safety
Over 45% of all house fires are a result of cooking and 94% of all cooking fires happened in the kitchen.
Holiday Safety Checklist
Use the tips on this checklist to ensure that your home is ready for all of the festive activities the holiday season brings. Fire Safety: Test your smoke alarms monthly and make sure that your house is protected by an...
3 Essentials Of Fire Safety
Older adults over the age of 65 are twice as likely to be killed or injured by fires compared to the population at large. By age 75, that risk increases to three times that of the general population—and to four...
5 Home Safety Tips for the Elderly
Home safety becomes more important when parents or loved ones hit their senior years. Oftentimes, at this point the elderly become more susceptible to accidents at home. With their hearing and seeing faculties dramatically depreciated, the need to implement safety...