Articles About Safety at Home

1. 7 Design Secrets for a House You Can Live in Forever

   Article - Well-designed homes are safe and accessible for multiple residents, both now and at other stages of life. Learn the basics of universal design.

2. Home Modification for Veterans With a Service-Connected Disability

   Article - The V.A. provides home-modification grants for veterans, under certain conditions. Learn who's eligible, what the V.A. pays, and how to apply.

3. Home Safety for the Person with Alzheimer's Disease

   Article - When caring for someone with Alzheimer's at home you are providing a chance for that person to remain in a familiar, comfortable environment where he can use his strengths and be encouraged to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. A safe, comfortable home can help a person with Alzheimer's feel more relaxed and less overwhelmed...

4. 5 Often-Overlooked Ways to Make Your Kitchen Safer

   Article - The kitchen is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house. Learn five simple steps that can make your kitchen safer for everyone.

5. 5 Surprising Killers Lurking in Your Bathroom

   Article - Household bathrooms hold surprising safety dangers to people of any age, especially older adults. Learn bathroom dangers, and how to address them.

6. 5 Surprising Ways to Make a Bathroom Safer

   Article - The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house, due to slips, falls, and scaldings. Five tips for making your bathroom safer.

7. A Caregiver's Guide to Senior Home Remodelers

   Article - Senior home remodelers modify houses to help older adults age at home safely. What senior home remodelers do, what they cost, and how to find them.

8. Bedroom Safety for Someone With Alzheimer's

   Article - Guard rails on the bed may sometimes be helpful supports when getting in and out of bed, but may also add to the risk of falls if the person attempts to climb over them. Consult with a physical therapist about the best way to use them, if at all, for the person in your care. A bed cane may turn out to be a safer alternative...

9. Preparing a Home for Someone With Alzheimer's Disease

   Article - How to create a home that is calming, safe, and supportive for someone with Alzheimer's.

10. 5 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Kitchen

    Article - The kitchen is one of the most dangerous rooms in your house. Learn five common kitchen dangers you may never have thought of before.

11. Making the Home Safe and Convenient for Seniors

    Article - The ideal home for the care of elderly or disabled persons is on one level (ground floor). Having more than one floor is all right as long as there is an elevator or other approved lift device. The ideal care home is laid out so that the caregiver and the person in care can see each other from other rooms...

12. Bathroom Safety for Someone With Alzheimer's

    Article - Take great care when setting up the bathroom. With some forethought potential dangers can be avoided.

13. When a Parent Moves In: How to Get Your House Ready

    Article - A list of steps to take in advance of moving a parent into your home.

14. Bathroom Safety for Older Adults

    Article - All components of the bathroom should be safe and easy for an an older adult to use. Practical ideas for setting up a safe bathroom.

15. The Best Places to Grow Old

    Article - Ready to downsize and retire? Consider these ten most important factors when deciding on the best place to live out your senior years.

16. Caring Checklist: Questions to Ask Yourself About Whether You're Ready to Bring a Loved One Home From the Hospital

    Article - Before your loved one is discharged from the hospital, be sure everything at home is ready. Use this checklist for planning for hospital discharge.

17. Caring ‪Checklist: Questions to Ask at the Hospital Before Discharge

    Article - When your loved one is discharged from the hospital, use this checklist to be sure you know how to handle caregivers' most common concerns and needs.

18. 8 Ways to Help Ensure a Successful Hospital-to-Home Transition

    Article - The move from hospital discharge to home recovery is critical. To prevent an unnecessary readmission, prepare your loved one to recover at home.

19. 15 Ways to Help Someone With Dementia Avoid Falling

    Article - Older adults with dementia are at higher risk of falling. Learn 15 ways to cut down on falling risks for adults with dementia -- or for any adult.

20. Remove Scatter Rugs to Protect Someone With Dementia

    Article - Rid the house of throw rugs to keep your loved one with dementia from tripping. Why rugs are a special dementia hazard, and what to use instead.

21. 5 Often-Overlooked Dangers in the Homes of People With Alzheimer's

    Article - See the five dangers that often catch families off guard.

22. Kitchen Safety for Someone With Alzheimer's

    Article - How to keep your loved one with Alzheimer's safe in the kitchen, with recommendations through the stages.

23. Making Someone's Home Safer After a Stroke

    Article - Tips and resources for making someone's home safe after a stroke, whether he's partially paralyzed, in a wheelchair, or uses a walker.

24. Toileting Advice When Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's

    Article - Practical steps to help caregivers learn how to work with all stages of Alzheimer's to reduce toileting stress.

25. How to Get Someone to Quit Smoking Without Hating You

    Article - Quitting is a huge challenge for most smokers. How to help a smoker quit -- without making kicking the habit even harder.

26. 8 Essentials for Bathing Your Parent

    Article - Having these items on hand will make bathtime safer and easier:

27. 8 Questions to Ask an Occupational Therapist After a Broken Hip

    Article - Learn the most important questions to ask an occupational therapist after a broken hip, and how occupational therapy can help expedite broken hip recovery.

28. Preparing the Bedroom for Someone With Chronic Lung Disease

    Article - Ideally, the bedroom is free of dust, mold from moisture coming from an adjoining bathroom, and with room for the oxygen tank.

29. Preparing the Home

    Article - Preparing the home for someone with chronic lung disease is an important step in ensuring their comfort and safety.

30. Making the Kitchen Safe and Convenient for Seniors

    Article - Learn how to make the kitchen safer for relatives in old age.

31. Making the Bathroom Safe and Convenient for Seniors

    Article - Many accidents happen in bathrooms, so check the safety of the bathroom that you will use for home care.

32. Making Outdoor Areas Safe and Convenient for Seniors

    Article - Learn how to make outdoor areas more safe for elderly relatives for protection from potential hazards, easy access and mobility.

33. Making the Bedroom Safe for Seniors

    Article - Ideally, provide three bedrooms—one for the person in care, one for yourself, and one for the home health aide. Also