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ABOUT HOME SAFETY
ABOUT HOME SAFETY
Thoughtful home changes may help reduce common household hazards and make daily routines easier.
This page is designed for families exploring bathroom safety, bedroom safety, fall-risk reduction, and general senior-safety products.Thoughtful home changes may help reduce common household hazards and make daily routines easier.
START WITH A ROOM-BY-ROOM WALKTHROUGH
Look for loose rugs, poor lighting, narrow pathways, unstable furniture, difficult bathroom transfers, hard-to-reach essentials, and nighttime routes between the bed and bathroom. Prioritize the few changes that address a real difficulty. Before buying grab bars, bed rails, transfer devices, or mobility equipment, confirm installation requirements and whether the design is appropriate for the individual.
These suggestions are educational and are not medical advice. Consider the person’s balance, strength, cognition, mobility device, home layout, and caregiver support. Families may wish to discuss safety-sensitive equipment with a healthcare professional or therapist.
Links to products provided below
BATHROOM SAFETY PRODUCT
BATHROOM SAFETY PRODUCT
Why Families May Find It Helpful:
Provides a seated option for bathing when standing for the full shower is difficult. The height-adjustable seat and non-slip feet are designed to add stability in the shower.
Good For:
Showers and tubs, and older adults who may have limited endurance, mobility, or balance while bathing.
What to Look For:
Proper seat height, weight capacity, non-slip feet, sturdy construction, and enough space for the chair to fit safely inside the shower or tub.
Things to Consider:
Measure the bathing area before purchasing and confirm the chair is stable on the bathroom surface. A shower chair does not replace hands-on assistance when supervision or physical help is needed.
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FALL PREVENTION PRODUCT
FALL PREVENTION PRODUCT
Why Families May Find It Helpful:
Alerts a nearby caregiver when an older adult begins getting out of bed. The sensor sits under the mattress, so there is no exposed pad on top of the bed.
Good For:
Bedrooms, nighttime supervision, and families supporting someone with mobility limitations, balance concerns, or memory loss.
What to Look For:
Reliable mattress sensing, adequate wireless range, adjustable alert volume, simple setup, and compatibility with the mattress being used.
Things to Consider:
Test the system before relying on it. A bed alarm alerts a caregiver but does not prevent falls or replace direct supervision when needed.
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CALLTOU WIRELESS CAREGIVER PAGER
CALLTOU WIRELESS CAREGIVER PAGER
Why Families May Find It Helpful:
Lets an older adult press a wireless call button when assistance is needed. The receiver alerts a nearby caregiver elsewhere in the home.
Good For:
Bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, multilevel homes, and families supporting someone with mobility limitations or fall risk.
What to Look For:
Adequate signal range, an audible receiver, easy-to-press buttons, water resistance, and simple setup.
Things to Consider:
Test the signal throughout the home and keep the receiver where it can be heard. This product is not a replacement for 911 or a professionally monitored medical-alert service.
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AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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