by Back Home Safely | Jan 26, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Now that winter season has finally arrived, it is time that we all consider home safety. According to the CDC, unintentional injuries such as falls, slips and trips are the leading causes of death for elderly people. As a matter of fact, fall is the major cause of...
by Back Home Safely | Jan 25, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
The fire department of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service has launched “Home Safety Check” program for senior citizens in the county to help keep them safe during fire emergencies. Initial results of the free safety evaluations revealed that more than 90...
by Back Home Safely | Jan 22, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
Dr. Robert Buckman is a trauma surgeon. He is also the Chief Technology Officer for ActiveProtective, which is in the process of developing a wearable airbag that protects senior citizens from falling accidents. The belt-like apparatus is equipped with 3D motion...
by Back Home Safely | Jan 21, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
In order to secure the well-being of a senior citizen while he or she is at home, it is essential that safety and fall-preventive measures should be observed in all parts of the house and its exterior: Rooms — short, dense pile for carpets, even thresholds and...
by Back Home Safely | Jan 20, 2015 | Home Safety NJ
There are a number of personal and environment factors that can turn senior citizens into victims of falling accidents. These include muscle weakness, balance problems and home hazards. Fortunately, there are also a number of things that seniors and their caregivers...
by Back Home Safely | Nov 25, 2014 | Home Safety NJ
When you’ve reached your senior years, having good balance may mean the difference between staying injury free and getting a fracture. During this time, it’s important more than ever to stay away from injuries. A simple slip may cause a fracture, that may...