Safety tips for around your home

Stay safe, secure, independent, and confident in your own home!

kitchen Tips

Keeping the kitchen safe is essential for seniors to maintain independence and prevent accidents.

- Using appliances with automatic shut-offs

- Setting timers while cooking

- Countertop cooktops can help reduce the risk of forgotten, or unattended food on the stove.

- Storing everyday dishes and glasses at waist level

- Use lightweight cookware, and dishes

- Keep knives stored separately (risk of cutting hands when mixed with other utensils)

- Easily accessible emergency kit

Falls Prevention

- Only use non slip mats

- Remove clutter on counters and floors (tripping hazard)

- Install grab bars in showers and beside toilets

- Place non slip mats in tubs and showers

- Make sure lighting is bright, and easily accessible

- GPS tracking for seniors with memory impairment

- Fall detection smart watches

- Voice assistance to call family or emergency services

- Front door cameras