Home Access

Nothing can beat the comfort of your own home. If you have been considering nursing home care but want to retain your independence instead, then consider these five home modifications. These modifications can potentially keep you from going into a nursing home.

A bad fall is terrible for anyone that does it, but the truth is that it gets (unfortunately) worse as we age. We just don't pop back up as quickly as we did in our youth, and falls for older Americans can have lasting effects that permanently reduce your mobility.

According to research by the National Council on Aging, every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in emergency care for a fall-related injury. That's scary.

The best thing you can do is to take following preventative measures.

If you plan on staying in your own home during your golden years, it’s a good idea to check it thoroughly for risks to your health and safety. As you do, don’t forget the outside of your home. Maintaining the exterior of your home will keep you safe as you enter and exit and will allow you to take in beautiful summer evenings and crisp autumn days without worrying about falls or other ways of getting hurt.

As you go through your home, injury-proofing it room by room, don’t overlook your hallways and your stairs. These are high-traffic areas that often present challenges to a senior citizen’s mobility. By following a few simple guidelines, however, you’ll be able to make your stairs and hallways much safer and allow you to preserve your independence by staying in your own home.

What could be dangerous about your living room? We tend to think of our living rooms as safe spaces, and for the most part, they are, but, like your bathroom or your kitchen, there could be hidden risks. These living room safety tips should be followed at any age, but especially if you’re a senior citizen interested in maintaining your independence by remaining in your own home.

If you’re like millions of other American seniors, you’re determined to remain in your home during your golden years, enjoying all the independence and familiarity that comes with it. As we wrote in our recent free eBook, for people of any age, many rooms of your home can contain risks to your health and safety. For seniors who want to enjoy their homes for many years to come, we recommend taking a few simple precautions to avoid these risks.

When you think about it, there are a lot of ways you can get hurt in your kitchen—at any age. From sharp knives to hot surfaces to slippery floors to flammable gas, your kitchen presents the opportunity to injure yourself in seemingly every corner.

Getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up your home. Millions of seniors choose the comfort and independence of their own homes over expensive assisted living communities.

If you do choose to stay in your own home as you age, keep in mind that living at home comes with a greater risk for slips, falls, and other injuries. To help keep you safe and independent, we’ve put together an eBook of 101 tips for making your home a safer place. You can get your free copy of this book by clicking here.

Along with the bathroom, a bedroom is a place where most home accidents occur. For many senior citizens, getting in and out of bed can be a challenge but, fortunately, there are a number of simple precautions that be taken to ensure safety. In addition, there are numerous products that can be used in the bedroom to prevent accidents.

When choosing a product, it is important to take into consideration the size, strength and mobility of the individual. Here are some basic options for bedroom safety.

Although mobility and stamina slowly decrease with age, that doesn’t mean you have to move out of your house. There are many home safety products that enable senior citizens to move about more freely and more safely, enabling them to stay in their homes for longer periods of time. Modern technology and design have made these products more helpful than ever before. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly-used products and how they can help you maintain an independent lifestyle.