General Caregiving Article

                                                       Home Safety Assessment

An unsafe environment can lead to a serious injury or death. Accidental falls in the home account for four out of five injury-related hospitalizations in older adults. 20% of all deaths among older adults are caused by falls. Each year 1.6 million older adults are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries caused by falls. Over 50% of falls occur at home as a result of slipping on a wet floor, losing balance on the stairs or tripping on a rug.

Here's an assessment so that you can help Mom and Dad remain independently in their home. Simply print it out and fill it in.