31 Tips For Future Proofing Your Home
Added on November 17th, 2016
Research confirms most U.S. Seniors are choosing to age in place, electing to enjoy their homes for years to come. However, statistics also remind us in-home accidents continue to be a leading cause of injuries – and even fatalities – among older adults.
If you are a Senior that enjoys the freedom and convenience that comes from living independently in your home, you should know updating an old house for safety doesn’t have to be an expensive undertaking. Often, with just a few simple changes, you can future proof your home and minimize many common risks.
As the graphic below illustrates, age-proofing your space isn’t about remodeling the entire house. Safety updates can be as simple as eliminating clutter or installing new light bulbs. Although purchasing a fire extinguisher, buying a new bed, or paying contractors to install handrails or an in-home elevator may all require spending some money – these costs are really investments into your safety and the safety of your loved ones.
Look over the infographic and see if it inspires steps you can take to help minimize risk.
How to Learn More
These are just a few of the many in-home enhancements you can make to safely age in place. If you would like to see additional tips about how you can make your home more “senior friendly,” be sure to read our new free guide, Safe Home. Happy Home. Get your free copy of the guide now!
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