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HOME SAFETY

Home Safety Risk Factor Quiz
Take this quiz to determine risk factors within your home that could lead to illness or injury.  See Home Safety Risk Factor Quiz

Safety at Home
Answer the questions in this quiz about abilities at home to determine whether safety at home may be an issue.  See Safety at Home Quiz

General Home Safety Checklist for Dementia
Aging at home has many benefits, especially for people with dementia who are easily confused by new and unfamiliar settings.  Since the home can also be a potentially dangerous place for this population, basic safety precautions should be implemented. See Checklist

Home Safety:  Are You at Risk for Injury?
A safe home supports abilities, is easy to use and feels comfortable.  A home that does not meet this criteria is an unsafe home.  An unsafe home increases the likelihood or probability of accidents occurring!  Read Article

Ten Tips to Prevent Home Fires Read Article

How to Reduce Kitchen Fire Risks
Cooking accidents are a common cause of in home fires; here are some tips to reduce your risk.  Read Article

Tips to Prevent Home Accidents Read Article

Making a Home User Friendly for People with Dementia
Dementia can create serious challenges not only for the person who has it, but for people who are trying to help.  People with dementia have a wide variety of cognitive difficulties that create different challenges through advancing years.  Eventually, dementia can make living at home unsafe or hazardous. Read Article

For more resources, visit our Home Safety Topics in the Learning Center Links.


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01/15/2010