Have you ever stumbled on the edge of a throw rug, or lost your balance standing? Perhaps you have stairs in your home that give you a case of nerves every time you have to navigate them. If you’ve ever fallen, tripped, or lost your balance and had to...
By Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA — March 23, 2021 It costs considerably more to live in an assisted-living setting than to remain at home. But our healthcare system frequently doesn’t address the changes to the “infrastructure” necessary to allow individuals to...
According to the California Department of Health, there are over 420,786 annually reported falls throughout the state resulting in 348,946 patient emergency room visits. Falls continue to be one of the leading causes for deaths of individuals over the age of 65. The...
According to the California Department of Health, there are over 420,786 reported falls throughout the state a year that results in 348,946 emergency room visits. Marin County’s latest falls data reveals that about one third of older adults in Marin reported falling...
I needed to install 2 grab bars in a tile shower on short notice, so I bought all the materials, drills, special bits, levels, stud finders, etc. And then fortunately I heard about Home Safety Services. So instead of ruining my shower tiles, I sent all the...
The Dignity at Home Fall Prevention program is an evidence-based program centered on helping seniors avoid falls and remain safely in their homes. The program focuses on education, community outreach, and injury prevention equipment and services. The program also...
Last week, a client called Home Safety Services to request service for “a grab bar or two” in her shower. During the assessment, our technician inquired as to whether she had any other concerns including the stairs at her entrances. Fast forward to a week...
Given the increased risks of Covid-19 in congregate living settings, more families are taking a second look at staying in their own homes and making some modifications to make it safe for them to do so. Technology solutions have largely solved the challenges...
Recently Home Safety Services rolled out new service vans which serve as mobile showrooms and are fully equipped with all of the necessary items to help prevent falls in your home. The fully wrapped vans are packed full of our most common solutions and, of course,...
