The Hidden Risks of Home Falls: How to Make Every Room Safer For Seniors

Everyone can fall, but as people get older, they’re more likely to have problems with balance. Add to that the increased risk of serious injury from falling, and you have good reason to look at your home with a critical eye. Keeping the home safe for seniors is a key part of aging in place. Use this room-by-room checklist to identify the hidden hazards lurking in your home, with some simple solutions to address them. 

Photo of a senior woman exercising in her living room | The Hidden Risks of Home Falls: How to Make Every Room Safer For Seniors
When you make every room safer for seniors you are increasing the usefulness of each space. | Photo by Mikhail Nilov
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