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Elder-Proofing Your Home: High-Level Considerations

Allowing senior citizens to age in place isn’t just about preserving dignity and the senses of purpose and autonomy. It can improve both mental and physical health by keeping them active and independent. All the same, millions of older adults experience falls each year, some of which might be considered preventable with a little insight. […]

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10 Ways to Help Prevent Slips and Falls in the Bathroom

According to the National Institutes for Health, people of all ages are susceptible to slipping and falling in the bathroom, while those between the ages of 40 and 60 are at the most risk. And, according to the same organization, falls in the bathroom are more than twice as likely to result in serious injury […]