In addition to common, year-round domestic hazards, each season presents its own set of potential issues for the health of seniors. As colder temperatures set in, many new threats to seniors’ health and safety emerge. To help ensure seniors’ safety through the winter, it’s important to consider potential threats both inside and outside the home and make preparations that promote safety while allowing seniors to enjoy as much independence as possible. Seniors that require in-home care frequently do not have family in close enough proximity to prepare for winter and assist with the preventative tasks that are needed throughout […]
