Winterproofing Your Home For Fall Prevention
Winter is often glamorized as a magical season with its sparkling snow and cozy evenings by the fire—but the reality is winter brings unique challenges, especially when it comes to staying safe at home.
Why Home Assessments Are Critical For Fall Prevention
We live in a world of quick fixes. Need dinner fast? There’s a burger joint around the corner. Forget to buy a birthday gift for your spouse? Amazon can have it there tomorrow.
It’s remarkable how accustomed we’ve become to quick and easy solutions.
However, when it comes to your safety, quick fixes are often the most dangerous. Suction cup grab bars are a glaring example.
How To Make Your Bathroom Safer For Fall Prevention
We live in a world of quick fixes. Need dinner fast? There’s a burger joint around the corner. Forget to buy a birthday gift for your spouse? Amazon can have it there tomorrow.
It’s remarkable how accustomed we’ve become to quick and easy solutions.
However, when it comes to your safety, quick fixes are often the most dangerous. Suction cup grab bars are a glaring example.
Fall Risk in Michigan Higher Than Other Parts of Country
Michigan’s seniors face a higher fall risk compared to other states, with 29.4% of residents aged 65+ reporting falls in 2022, surpassing the national average of 27.1%. Factors like Michigan’s harsh winters and an increasingly active senior population contribute to this trend. At COR Freedom, we aim to proactively reduce fall risks through education and home accessibility solutions, empowering seniors to enjoy safer, more active lives. Stay tuned for a year of fall prevention tips and resources!
Tax Breaks and Other Funding for Accessible Home Upgrade
Making your home safer and more accessible doesn’t have to break the bank. Michigan homeowners can take advantage of various tax breaks, grants, and funding opportunities to offset the costs of accessibility upgrades. From federal deductions for medical expenses to state-specific programs like MSHDA grants, this guide provides essential resources to help you create a more accessible living space. Whether you’re a senior, a person with disabilities, or a homeowner looking to age in place, learn how to navigate these programs and make your home work for you.
How Long Does a Wheelchair Ramp Need to Be?
If you or a loved one relies on a wheelchair for mobility, you may have considered installing a ramp to make your home or business more accessible. But how long does a wheelchair ramp need to be? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the minimum length of a wheelchair ramp should be based […]
Fall Prevention Series: Bathroom
When considering fall prevention, it’s important to remember a vast majority of senior falls happen in the bathroom. Bathrooms have notoriously slippery, wet surfaces. In fact, if we had to give a label to the the room that poses the biggest threat to the overall health of seniors, it’d be the bathroom. So, how can […]
Fall Prevention Series: Lighting
Often when we think of fall prevention, we think of things like trip hazards or adding grab bars or handrails in the bathroom. But did you know that your risk of falling in your home more than doubles if you have reduced vision? So how can you offset your risk of falling with decreasing vision? […]
Fall Prevention Series: Footwear
According to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated for falls each year, and one out of five falls causes a serious injury, like a broken bone or head injury. Many of those injuries could have been avoided by using fall prevention measures. This topic of footwear probably isn’t talked about as much as […]
Ultimate Stairlift Guide – Updated 2024
With an aging population and the recent COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are looking for ways to “age in place.” The good news is they don’t have to look far to find solutions like stairlifts. This guide is designed to help answer the most commonly asked stairlift questions. Table of Contents What is a […]
