Safe at Home
According to AARP, nearly 80% of older adults would prefer to stay in their current homes as long as possible. Most of the existing housing stock in the United States is not designed to accommodate the physical and cognitive changes that come with age.
Safe at Home provides home modifications for older adults and people with disabilities to improve accessibility, reduce falls, increase independence and facilitate aging-in place. Safe at Home is designed to improve aging-in-place outcomes for low-income older adults through the modification of their home environment to meet their specific needs.
Safe at Home Services:
- Critical home repairs that correct hazards and impact the safety of those living in or visiting the home.
- Falls prevention strategies that minimize the risk of falls in and around the home.
- Accessibility modifications that address changing mobility needs and enable independence around the home.
- Fire prevention strategies that reduce the risk of death or injury because of fire or smoke.
Safe at Home common repairs and modifications include but are not limited to:
- Installing grab bars and handrails (vertical and horizontal)
- Entry and threshold ramps, low– rise steps
- Widening doorways and passageways
- Modified tubs and showers
- Raised toilets
- Removing tripping hazards
- Smoke and CO2 detector installation
- Improved interior and exterior lighting.
