Choosing the Right Place To Call Home

This feature article from the Ontario Residential Care Association provides information of use to all Canadians. While provincial legislation may differ, the basic information on selecting a residence is the same. Links to other provincial associations are provided at the end of the article.
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Home Sweet (Safe) Home

Falls are the leading cause of fractures, injury and deaths among persons over the age of 65. The prevention of falls greatly improves the chances of staying at home.
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Fire Safety - Get Educated!

Canadians in the 50-plus age group are not keeping up with younger Canadians when it comes to practicing home fire drills, according to a recent national fire safety study. Among Canadians older than 50, only 17% - or fewer than one in five - said they had practiced a home fire drill at least once in the past year, compared with 27% of Canadians in the 18-to-29 age group and 24% of Canadians in the 30-to-49 age group. Here are some hot tips to fire-proof your family...
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