More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, bathrooms are very hazardous for the home. Seniors are vulnerable to falls for many reasons – eyesight and reflexes aren’t as razor-sharp as they used to be, […]
Kitchen safety is among the more important types of home safety to practice for the elderly. The kitchen can be a very dangerous place for anyone, but for those 65 and older, it is even more so. Age-related changes affect the senses and reduce mobility. Cognitive changes, from memory loss to dementia, can add to the danger. With the kitchen as the fulcrum of electrical and/or […]
As the summer season officially begins this month, most of the daily celebrations relate to summer foods and enjoying the vacation atmosphere of our lives. Better weather certainly raises our spirits. Given we have extra daylight, this is a chance to take a new look around the house and see with fresh eyes. Have the bushes started to grow up in front of the windows? […]
Fire Safety Month is coming to a close. Have you used this time to check all of your fire alarm batteries? Remember that smoke alarms have about a 10 life span. Make sure the alarm works properly with each battery change and make proper replacements as necessary. Each home should have their own fire extinguisher, especially in the kitchen. If it came down to it, […]
Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter most when it comes to creating a safe and accessible home. We have given you many tricks and tips in our YouTube videos that will change your life over night, but there is always something more that you can do. Things like electric outlets, lighting fixtures and smoke detectors. Are your closets easy to use? Can you do […]
Shower benches are useful addition to the shower as aids for the elderly, physically-challenged, or for those who require extra assistance in the shower. The prime issue in taking care of such benches, especially for the wood types, is keeping mold and mildew at bay. If fail to ensure, they can eat away them gradually. A shower is always a great potential place to supply […]
If you know the lingo, it will save a lot of thrown away food. So I’m here to clear up any misconceptions of the “Expired” food label. • Expiration Date – Refers to the last date a food should be eaten or used. Last means last — proceed at your own risk. • Sell by Date – The last day the item is at its […]
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Dealing with the challenges of low-vision can be FUN. It just depends on using the right color contrast utensils that make it easy. You can find colorful cutting boards, knives, measuring spoons, and other utensils at local stores, like Costco, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, Walmart, Ace Hardware,etc. Here’s a link to cutting boards we found on-line and for a very reasonable price. Look […]