Home Injury Prevention
 Many
homes are not designed to meet the changing needs of
aging residents. The Home Injury Prevention program
allows seniors to maintain independence through simple
home adaptations. A Home Injury Prevention specialist
can help identify potential safety risks in the home,
provide practical solutions and install a variety of
safety devices.
Home Safety Assessment & Guide
Neighborhood Senior Services can provide a Home Safety Assessment to alert senior residents of possible hazards and help create a safer home environment. NSS has developed a special Home Assessment Guide to streamline this process and to provide seniors & caregivers with a user-friendly tool.
Copy of the NSS Home Assessment Guide will be available online soon.
Fire Prevention 
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke alarms (hearing impaired)
- Fire extinguishers
- Clutter removal
Security Enhancements
- Deadbolt locks
- Window & door locks
- Address numbers for house exterior
- Peepholes
Slip and Fall Prevention
- Bathroom Installations
- Grab bars
- Bath chairs & transfer benches
- Raised toilet seats
- Hand held showers
- Non-skid bathtub mats
- Support rails for toilets
- Household Installations
- Stair railings
- Grab bars for entrances & steps
- Move furniture around to clear pathways
- Threshold ramps
- Exterior ramps (see Access Ramps)
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