FREE HOME SAFETY ASSESSMENT FOR OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
Did you know that one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If dementia, multiple medications, or visual impairments are present, the likelihood of injuries doubles. For example, dizziness from medications and poorly placed handrails may result in a fall, causing a fractured hip or a knee.
The next thing you know, you are rushed to an emergency room with a one-way ticket to a nursing home while the bills start to add up. Falls and injuries are often caused by hazards that can be easily overlooked but are simple to address. Even if you don’t need home care services today, resolving hidden hazards could be life-saving. To prevent injuries, our agency provides a Home Safety Assessment. It is a comprehensive safety review of the home with one objective: to avoid costly injuries.
One of our team members will visit your place of residence and conduct a thorough review, both inside and outside your home. Due to the safety assessment, potential hazards are spotted. Did you know most falls occur in the living room? Exposed tripping hazards, poorly lit walkways, and poor support getting in and out of bed are other common problem areas. Using a proprietary 100-point process that has been research-proven to prevent falls, we inspect every room in detail. We can identify problem areas with our suggestions. We can also provide you with the report and email it to family members, so everyone is in the loop. The home safety assessment is a free safety offering to all our friends and neighbors. Please call us today or submit the Contact Us form to schedule an appointment.
