August 25, 2000
Creating A Safe Home And Home Modification
By: Gail R Mitchell 
According to statistics accidents in the home account 
for a large percentage of the total number of all 
injuries and death.
Many seniors prefer to live in their own home. Many 
times it is necessary for you to make arrangements 
for them to live in your home. Regardless of which 
home they are in, the important thing to remember 
is that seniors as well as children must reside in an 
environment which provides the best safety to meet 
their needs. By preparing, you will not only provide 
protection but create a situation which permits more 
independence for them.
If your loved one is an elder, take a tour of the home 
with them. Keep your eyes open to view things from 
a newer perspective so that you can troubleshoot 
when things need changing.
If major construction or home modification improvements 
are needed, keep in mind that there are tax credits 
and financial assistance that may be available to you, 
depending on your circumstances and eligibility.
Each of the following links will take you to the list 
pertaining to the area of the house. We encourage 
you to print out each individual page for your 
personal use.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Bedroom

Throughout The Home

Outside The Home

Medicines, Medical Equipment And Poisonous Products

Homed Modification Requiring Construction Changes

There is a great deal of research that you will have to 
do to assure the independence and safety for your loved 
one. Prepare to spend quality time time and pay heed 
to the precautions and to everything on the lists as 
they will be of great value to you.

Richest Blessings,
Gail


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