Home Safety

When it comes to a home safety, your physical therapist should be thorough in all areas of your home. Gravity lurks where we least expect it pulling us off guard in the smallest way - sometimes with a life-changing crash. Gravity works against us as we get older pulling us closer and closer to a fall.

Whether a fall risk, fire safety, or equipment needs for greater functional independence, we hope you'll discover some simple, yet profound tips here. Experience(since 1993)from a physical therapist in hundreds of homes can't be wrong!

Falls change lives. Home safety does to! It's that sad. It's that simple. It's that easy to fix. People die from falls. Quality of life can plummet. Lives can shorten and nursing home stays can escalate. Why? Gravity will never get old.

One out of three adults age 65 and older will topple this year. Some will trip over something, some will slip on the ice, some will get dizzy and/or lose their balance. Endless safety hazards lurk where you least expect them.

The good news is that we have many years to live fall free before we hit 65! The bad news is that over 433,000 of the close to 2 million people that will fall this year will be admitted to the hospital for injuries from these falls. Some will die. Don't let that be you!

While men are more likely to die from a fall, women are twice as likely to take home some kind of fracture from the incident. However, regardless of gender, you are 3x as likely to fall within the first 2 days of changing a medication.

We hope to cover almost every room in your house, including your driveway, yard and sidewalk with experienced, unmatched details for changes that work, and resources to get you the help you need.

Let's tour through your home and count the ways that this life changing event can be avoided! Seniors aren't just high school grads anymore! They are the golden years! Let's keep them that way! Start looking at your home today. Don't delay. It could be like the one day you don't buckle your seat belt.

Your home safety awareness checklist is about to begin.

First things first - medical alert systems - don't be home without it!

Get your pencil... your checklist starts...NOW.

Basement Safety	Many people gather in the basement to watch TV, play games, eat or socialize. You'll discover some important home safety measures to keep you safely utilizing your entertainment center for years to come. MORE...
Bathroom Safety	The bathroom is full of potential life threatening safety issues. Consider the hard surfaces (toilet, bathtub, counter, towel racks) that can deliver swift blows on the way down from a fall. MORE...
Bedroom Safety	One third of your life is spent sleeping. Discover small and not so small lifesaving changes ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our bedrooms for life! MORE...
Driveway Safety	Driveways come in many shapes, sizes, materials and grades. Walkers, canes and feet can meet their challenge on these often uneven shapes. Save a broken hip or back. Learn what you can do to make your driveway safe and keep it that way. MORE...
Entry Safety	Entry thresholds can feel like mountains and literally throw you for a loop. Learn the best ways to navigate these non-negotiable necessities and how you can make them safer. MORE...
Garage Safety	The link between car and home sweet home for most people. This part of your house can house many hidden dangers. With cement floors in most garages, most hips do not survive a fall here. Is your garage safe for your loved one? MORE...
Indoor Step Safety	Steps connect and seperate us from parts of our home. Lack of safety in your staircase can spell disaster. Make this the safest place in your home. Gravity NEVER goes to bed - safety shouldn't either. MORE...
Kitchen Safety	Home safety must begin in every room of the home from ceiling to floor. Your kitchen is no exception. Discover the best ways to keep your loved ones in good health for a long, high quality life. MORE...
Living Room Safety	Enjoy family time, family worship or a cup of coffee with a friend in this cozy part of your home. BUT, enjoy it injury free. MORE...
Outdoor Step Safety	Steps, small or large, link your outside life with your inside life. Here are a few considerations to think about and prepare for. MORE...
Sidewalk Safety	Home sweet home can become a scary place to enter and exit with poor planning. With unsafe sidewalks and drives, our fate could be left up to the obstacles they leave. MORE...
Yard Safety	Home safety does not stop at your front or back door. Who doesn't enjoy sipping lemonade or filling the bird feeders? A yard is a blessing in deed however, dangers still lurk where and when you least expect it. MORE...