Ginzler: Home Safe Home
By: Elinor Ginzler | Source: AARP.org | May 2009
Elinor Ginzler is a national expert on independent living and aging issues. She currently serves as AARP's lead spokesperson on caregiving, housing, and mobility issues, including older drivers' safety.
As your family member or loved one ages, so does their home. It is good practice to step back occasionally and examine their home to see how well it supports their daily needs and activities. There are many steps that you can take to ensure that your family member stays safe and comfortable in their home. Often these changes can be made with little or no-cost, but also make a home more user friendly and welcoming. Here are some safety tips for the house to help loved ones successfully age-in-place.... Back to Article
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