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Case Study – Grab Bars & Bathroom Safety
The VA asked us to assess whether we could assist one our veterans improve his current commode. Our client had a degenerative muscular condition which limited him to walking straight-legged, and when he bent his knees slightly, he lost all ability to stand.
Fall Prevention Study concludes that Home Modifications Provide Best Value
Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Fall Prevention Programs that Reduce Fall-Related Hip Fractures in Older Adults. FRICK KD, KUNG JY, PARRISH JM, NARRETT MJ. J AM GERIATR SOC 2010; 58(1): 136-41. OBJECTIVES: To model the incremental cost-utility of seven...
Children’s Hospital Oakland Partners with Home Safety Services
Home Safety Services was approached by Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland to train their medical residents (pediatrics) in home safety assessments for the launch of their Home Safety Improvement Program. The physicians in training accompany Home Safety...
Home Safety Services featured as a thriving business.
Sizable Changes Small firms grow, even thrive, by adopting new strategies to outlast recession SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Small companies are suffering as much as larger ones in this global financial crisis but some small-firm owners say they're ramping up sales...
New Bathing Solution: Portable Shower System
This portable system is the ideal alternative to remodeling or sponge bathing whether for short-term or long-term needs. Available for purchase or rental. Call us at 1.888.388.3811 for pricing and details.
Wheel Chair Ramps Now Available on a Rental Basis
Our modular aluminum ramp systems are maintenance-free and can be setup in a matter of hours. Since they are temporary, when they are no longer needed, we promptly remove the ramps without any evidence they had ever been there. We also give our clients to purchase the...
HGTV’s House Detective Features Home Safety Services
Home Safety Services recently filmed a detailed segment for Home and Garden Television's House Detective series. The series features recently purchased homes and some of the improvement projects required to make the homes habitable, safe and sound. Martin Simenc,...
Home Safety Services Shines in Review by The Wall Street Journal
Collaboration with Stanford Hospital Recognized as Model Program
FOR RELEASE March 7, 2007 Contact: Scott Parkin, 202-479-6975 Falls Free Coalition Identifies Creative Programs and Practices Related to Reducing Home Hazards CHICAGO -- The Falls Free Coalition has identified 10 creative programs and practices in home assessment and...