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Making a Home Safe for Seniors

MAKING A HOME SAFE FOR SENIORS THE COMFORT OF HOME Adults age 45 and older say as seniors, they want: To remain in local To live at home for community for as as long as possible long as possible 73% 67% 18% 13% 4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 1% 1% Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Uncertain Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Disagree SETTING UP FOR SAFETY Throughout The Home 36% of seniors have an entrance Add railings in without steps areas that are difficult to Block off or navigate modify stairways.. Falling is the #1 cause of death among those 65+ Remove as much furniture as possible Remove rugs & other tripping.... 27% of seniors hazards have wide doorways Widen pathways Replace all door knobs with .... handle levers Keep all amenities throughout the home on one level**----. 34% of seniors Keep pathways clearly marked 81% of seniors have have levers instead a bedroom on home's of knobs main level 64% of seniors have a sidewalk 82% of seniors have in front of their home a full bath on home's main level Bathroom Install grab handles Add a shower chair or bath bench Install an emergency alert cord in tub Place non-skid mats on floor and in shower or tub Bedroom Ensure lighting can be turned on and off from bed Install handrail to help with getting Use automatic in and out of bed night lights Keep exit route and path to bathroom completely clear Kitchen Store a fire extinguisher in an accessible location Cover all sharp -corners with padding -Put all items on low shelves Place non-skid mats on tile flooring INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Comfort Keepers Comforting Sohetions for InHome Care www.comfortkeeperschaddsford.com Sources http://www.kcet.org/shows/yourturntocare/do/seniorizing-your-home-making-it-safe-for-elderly.html http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/general/home-community-services-10.pdf www MAKING A HOME SAFE FOR SENIORS THE COMFORT OF HOME Adults age 45 and older say as seniors, they want: To remain in local To live at home for community for as as long as possible long as possible 73% 67% 18% 13% 4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 1% 1% Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Neither Agree or Disagree Uncertain Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Disagree SETTING UP FOR SAFETY Throughout The Home 36% of seniors have an entrance Add railings in without steps areas that are difficult to Block off or navigate modify stairways.. Falling is the #1 cause of death among those 65+ Remove as much furniture as possible Remove rugs & other tripping.... 27% of seniors hazards have wide doorways Widen pathways Replace all door knobs with .... handle levers Keep all amenities throughout the home on one level**----. 34% of seniors Keep pathways clearly marked 81% of seniors have have levers instead a bedroom on home's of knobs main level 64% of seniors have a sidewalk 82% of seniors have in front of their home a full bath on home's main level Bathroom Install grab handles Add a shower chair or bath bench Install an emergency alert cord in tub Place non-skid mats on floor and in shower or tub Bedroom Ensure lighting can be turned on and off from bed Install handrail to help with getting Use automatic in and out of bed night lights Keep exit route and path to bathroom completely clear Kitchen Store a fire extinguisher in an accessible location Cover all sharp -corners with padding -Put all items on low shelves Place non-skid mats on tile flooring INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY Comfort Keepers Comforting Sohetions for InHome Care www.comfortkeeperschaddsford.com Sources http://www.kcet.org/shows/yourturntocare/do/seniorizing-your-home-making-it-safe-for-elderly.html http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/general/home-community-services-10.pdf www

Making a Home Safe for Seniors

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Falling is a major concern for seniors who live at home. The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous areas of the home without the right equipment. Learn how to make your bathroom safer with the tip...

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