Home Safety Insights
Room-by-room hazard guidance, bathroom and stair safety, and home modification advice from the Registered Nurses who lead Connecticut Caring Companions.
Home Safety Insights
Room-by-room hazard guidance, bathroom and stair safety, and home modification advice from the Registered Nurses who lead Connecticut Caring Companions.
The Hidden Safety Risks Lurking in Most Connecticut Homes
For many families in Hartford County, home feels like the safest place in the world. But for older adults — especially those returning from a hospital or…
Home SafetyBathroom Safety: The Most Dangerous Room in the House
If you were asked to identify the most hazardous room in a home for an older adult, most people would say the staircase. The data points somewhere else…
Home SafetyA Room-by-Room Senior Home Safety Inspection Checklist
This checklist is designed for families conducting a home safety review for an aging parent or relative. It covers the most common hazards identified in…
Home SafetyWhen Stairs Become a Problem: Signs It's Time for a Stair Lift
For most of their lives, stairs are unremarkable. A staircase is just the way to get from one floor to another. For older adults with declining mobility…
Home Safety25 Home Modifications That Help Seniors Stay Independent Longer
Aging in place is not a passive decision — it requires active preparation of the home environment. The right modifications, implemented at the right time…
Help your loved one age safely at home
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