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Fall Prevention at Home: Tips for Stair Safety

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Stairs can pose a fall risk, but a few thoughtful changes can greatly reduce the danger. Installing sturdy handrails on both sides of stairs can provide essential support. Handrails

Essential Home Safety Tips for Living Independently

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For those wanting to stay independent as they age, home safety adjustments are key. One of the most important upgrades is improving lighting throughout the home, especially

Creating a Senior-Friendly Home: Key Modifications

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Creating a Senior-Friendly Home: Key Modifications

As we age, making thoughtful changes to our homes can support mobility and safety. Installing grab bars in key areas like the bathroom and handrails on stairs can help prevent falls. For added comfort, consider replacing traditional bathtubs with walk-in showers that have built-in seats – this can make a daily routine much easier and safer.

Stay Safe at Home: Quick Tips for Daily Safety

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Stay Safe at Home: Quick Tips for Daily Safety

Daily safety at home can be achieved with a few simple but effective strategies. Encourage wearing non-slip shoes or slippers around the house to reduce the risk of slipping, especially on hard surfaces.

In case of emergencies, having a medical alert system can provide peace of mind, ensuring quick access to help if needed.

Making Home a Safe Haven: Tips for a Safe Bathroom

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“Making Home a Safe Haven: Tips for a Safe Bathroom”

Bathrooms can be a common spot for slips and falls, but a few simple changes can make them safer and more accessible.

Speaking of Travel® – Travel Tips For Active Adults And Exciting Updates From The Asheville Regional Airport

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Downsizing Tips for Empty Nesters

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Downsizing For Empty Nesters As the golden years approach, life takes on a new rhythm, often marked by changes in living arrangements. For many 75-year-olds, the notion of downsizing from a spacious family home to a more manageable space can be both liberating and overwhelming. Empty nesters face a unique opportunity to simplify their lives…

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