Serving Windsor and Essex County
Senior Home Safety Assessment
Safety and fall prevention recommendations for common areas of your home
Fall prevention is a serious issue as we age
A simple thing can change your life — like slipping on a rug or losing your balance getting out of the shower.
If you fall, you could break a bone, which could be the start of more serious problems, such as a visit to the hospital, disability, or even loss of independence.
Did you know?
1 in 3 adults over age 65 falls each year
55% of falls occur in the home, and another 23% occur outside, near the home
Falls account for 25% of ALL hospital admissions and 40% of nursing home admissions
“A Home Safety Assessment helps deter debilitating fall injuries, which can challenge aging safely at home and result in the loss of independence.”
AgeSafe Canada
Home safety for seniors
A home safety assessment is a professional evaluation to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
The good news is that by proactively examining the safety of your home and making small changes, you may reduce your risk for injury and increase your ability to live independently in your own house for as long as possible.
“I can’t thank you enough!”
I had no idea that my home was so unprepared! After a thorough assessment, Porchlight sat down with me and went through a list of several low cost (and in some cases no-cost) recommendations, in order of priority, that will make my home safe for the future.
— Marjory M., 82 years young
Windsor, ON
What to expect from your Home Safety Assessment:
One of our Certified Senior Home Safety Specialists will visit you in your home, discuss your concerns, and answer any questions you may have.
Then they’ll inspect common problem areas of your home, carefully assessing the potential risks and making strategic recommendations. Some of these include:
Tripping and slipping hazards
Bathroom safety
Kitchen safety
Fire safety
Proper lighting
Adequate railings
Porch, garage, and deck safety
And much more
Once your inspection is complete, the Certified Specialist will review the recommendations with you and provide quotes for any home modifications you’d like us to perform. We are also continuously adding to our referral list of trusted partners in cases where more extensive renovations may be required.
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