Ensuring Home Safety

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...

Home Safety Check for Seniors’ Safety

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...

Safety Measures for the Entire House

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...

Home Safety for Senior Citizens

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...