{"id":16594,"date":"2021-07-03T08:18:57","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T08:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/?p=16594"},"modified":"2021-07-03T08:20:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-03T08:20:42","slug":"how-to-make-the-home-safer-for-older-adults-room-by-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brainsparks.com.au\/how-to-make-the-home-safer-for-older-adults-room-by-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Home Safer for Older Adults: Room-By-Room"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many older adults across Australia are choosing to stay at home for as long as possible<\/a> to enjoy the benefits of maintaining their independence for long into their later years. Staying at home can help older people keep connected to their family, friends, and community as they age. It can also help an older adult maintain a routine of day-to-day tasks, which benefits not only their independence but also their overall health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

However, there are a number of risks for an older person staying at home, particularly if they are living at home alone. One of our previous articles provided home safety tips to ensure a home is appropriate for an older adult to reside in<\/a>. It\u2019s also important to look at each room individually and make any necessary changes.<\/p>\n

The following modification tips can provide a good starting point to make the necessary improvements to each room of the home, so that an older adult can stay living in their own home safely for as long as possible.<\/p>\n

Kitchen Safety for Older Adults<\/h2>\n