June is Home Safety Month, and with it right around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn how certain home modifications can better accommodate your aging loved one. For additional information and articles about senior health and safety, visit the Ann Arbor In-Home Care Blog at http://www.rightathome.net/washtenaw/blog/.

1. Home Sweet Home?
Keep Seniors Safe at Home
June is Home Safety Month, which serves as a reminder to help older folks evaluate
whether their home needs repairs or modifications to prevent falls and other injuries and
to make everyday tasks easier. A detailed home assessment survey is available at
eldercare.gov. Home assessment checklists can include the following items:
All Rooms
__ Flooring free of cracks, splits and up-turned edges
__ Carpets secure with no loose or torn patches
__ Bright lighting with handy, easy-control switches
Bathroom
__ Nonslip surfaces in the bathtub or shower
__ Grab bars near the toilet and bathtub or shower
__ Shower/bathtub bench or seat
Stairs and Inclines
__ Secure handrails on both sides of stairway at proper height
__ Ramps to replace stairs or steps inside and outside
Right at Home of Ann Arbor is a leading provider of in-home care and assistance. Visit
www.rightathome.net/washtenaw or contact us at (734) 971-5000 for additional
resources on fall prevention and securing your senior’s safety and independence at
home.