Creating a Comprehensive Home Safety Plan Written by Taylor Thoen Donaldson, RN, Joe & Bella's Chief Customer Happiness Officer Making a home safer for seniors is not a one-time checklist—it's an ongoing process that evolves as mobility, vision, and health needs change.  As we age, the home we'…

Creating a Comprehensive Home Safety Plan Written by Taylor Thoen Donaldson, RN, Joe & Bella's Chief Customer Happiness Officer Making a home safer for seniors is not a one-time checklist—it's an …

Creating a Comprehensive Home Safety Plan Written by Taylor Thoen Donaldson, RN, Joe & Bella's Chief Customer Happiness Officer Making a home safer for seniors is not a one-time checklist—it's an ongoing process that evolves as mobility, vision, and health needs change.  As we age, the home we've lived in for decades can quietly transform into a landscape of hidden hazards. Simple daily activities—walking to the bathroom at night, stepping out of the shower, or bending down to pick up the mail—suddenly carry serious risks. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older a…

For older adults, maintaining independence and staying in the comfort of home is a top priority. However, as we age, changes in balance, vision, strength, and sensory perception can quietly increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD…

For older adults, maintaining independence and staying in the comfort of home is a top priority. However, as we age, changes in balance, vision, strength, and sensory perception can quietly increase t…

For older adults, maintaining independence and staying in the comfort of home is a top priority. However, as we age, changes in balance, vision, strength, and sensory perception can quietly increase the risk of slips, trips, and falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults falls each year, making falls the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older. The encouraging news is that the vast majority of falls are entirely preventable. By making thoughtful, proactive modifications to the living environment …