Home Safety

Living Alone? How to Ease Some of Your Fears and Anxieties

October 25, 2021 - Home Safety

Living alone at any age, but especially as a senior, can be a somewhat frightening and anxiety-inducing experience. After all, most accidents happen in the home, so there’s that fear of having a fall down the stairs and being unable to call for help. Then there’s also the fear of home intrusion, as well as that sense of loneliness that can sometimes set in.

No matter how old you are, if you live alone, here’s some advice to help you feel at least a little bit safer and a little more relaxed on your own.

5 Reasons to Invest in a Medical Alert System

September 1, 2021 - Home Safety

The mere phrase “medical alert system” has an ominous ring to it. It’s highly evocative of hospitals and illness, and it brings to mind all kinds of associations with disease and disability.

Will Medicare Pay for Walk-In Tubs?

April 7, 2021 - Home Safety

A walk-in tub is an important home modification for aging in place, helping seniors avoid falls and injuries in their bathrooms. But will Medicare pay for a walk-in tub?

In most cases, traditional Medicare and supplemental Medicare insurance (Medigap) plans will not pay for a walk-in tub.

What Does A Stair Lift Cost? Does Medicare Cover Stair Lifts?

January 27, 2021 - Home Safety

For most seniors, mobility equals independence. Many of the people who enter assisted living each year do so because they have problems moving about safely inside their homes. Stairs represent a particular challenge because senior falls are dangerous – sometimes deadly.

How to Choose the Best Raised Toilet Seat for Your Bathroom

January 11, 2021 - Home Safety

Senior home modifications are key to successfully aging in place, helping them remain in their homes for as long as possible. A raised toilet seat makes it easier for someone with mobility issues to use the toilet independently. Also called “elevated toilet seats,” they come in many different sizes and styles. It’s important to consider your loved one’s individual needs before choosing one. The wrong type raised toilet seat may actually increase the risk of a fall.