Its a good time of year to start thinking about home safety…”spring cleaning” for our home and our personal safety. No matter our age, extra clutter, throw rugs, environmental hazards, can lead to accidents. As we get older, though, the results of the accidents can affect us more so its worth a closer look. One day, we might all live in “aging friendly” homes but right now a lot of us to a lot of reaching, stepping in to slipper tubs, and climbing on chairs to get to out of reach places. Take a look through your home using one of the many checklists you can find online (Consumer Products Safety Commission has a good one, also search on Fall Prevention) or hire a geriatric care manager to help review home safety for your elder family member. Low cost and no cost changes can go a big way to keeping you safe and independent at home.

Aging Wisely is a founding member of the Pinellas County Falls Prevention Coalition.

http://www.agingcarefl.org/aging/falls2/PFPC
http://www.agingcarefl.org/aging/falls2/falls-resources

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