Senior Safety
How to Get Ready for Winter as a Caregiver
As a family caregiver, it’s important to make winter safety a priority and to be prepared for the coming cold weather. Learn more here.
How to Prepare Your House for the Winter
Our suggestions will help you some money, get your house ready, and feel comfortable knowing you and/or your aging loved one’s home is ready for winter.
How to Design a Safe Bathroom for Those with Limited Mobility
Whether your loved one is moving into your house or aging in place, follow the tips below to ensure they have a bathroom designed to meet their needs.
Common Home Accidents for the Elderly and How to Prevent Them
Most people do not usually factor in how easily an elderly person can access a house when it is being built. Thankfully, we now live in the Information Age, and more people are becoming aware of…
The Cost of Designing a Bedroom for Those with Limited Mobility
A summary of general costs for the typical items you will need in order to design a safe bedroom for those with limited mobility.
Aging in Place: How to Prevent Falls in the Home
By evaluating the risk factors and planning certain necessary changes, you can reduce the risk of falls and help make your aging loved one safer.
3 Ways the Caring Village Home Preparedness Checklist Can Help You
Whether your aging loved one will age in place or move in with you, The Caring Village Home Preparedness Checklist can help make the whole process easier.
Does My Loved One Need a Home Alert System?
Providing your loved one with a home alert system helps prevent long-term injuries from occurring from a fall or other issues within the home.
Should You Buy a Defibrillator for Your Home?
Find out what a defibrillator is, which individuals should consider owning them, and how to purchase one for your home over-the-counter.
Getting Your CPR and First-Aid Training
Find out more about what cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training classes entail and where you can attend these trainings.