Street Smarts for Seniors
Older pedestrians are at higher risk of falling or being hit by a vehicle, because mobility and perception deteriorate as part of the aging process. An injury can be more serious and recovery takes longer. But staying cooped up at home is no solution. In most cases, the benefits of the exercise, independence and social activities associated with walking outweigh the risks.
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Building an accessible bathroom for the elderly or disabled
There is a lot to take into consideration when planning an accessible bathroom. Ultimately, everything is secondary to these two primary goals - Making the bathroom experience safer and making the bathroom experience easier and more comfortable. While safety is obviously a primary concern, ease of bathing should not be overlooked.
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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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