Are Seniors Safe at Home?

Are seniors safe in their homes? The Center for Disease Control states that home hazards are one of seniors’ most significant health risks. There is no better program to fund than keeping people safe within the confines of their home. Are we as a society dedicated to our seniors?

As senior citizens age or become ill, it becomes more difficult to keep up with the demands of home ownership. Many seniors are not attended to properly and the same is true for the home they live in. Electrical hazards, frayed wires, bad extension cords or unsanitary plumbing conditions are ignored. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can be confused with the flu. Walt Disney’s mother died from carbon monoxide in a home her sons bought for her. They never got over it. Would you?

Having a professional inspect a home for a senior you care about is extremely important. Sometimes a simple repair can save lives!