Category Archives: Senior Safety

5 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Aging In Place

Posted on April 8, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

While most people notice the change in themselves as they age, many neglect to notice the changes that are needed in their home to keep their homes age appropriate. There are many things that you can do to increase safety and make sure that your home fits the ever-increasing needs in your life. Handyman Matters has put together these 5 benefits for aging in your home. Continue reading →

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5 Benefits of Aging In Place Home Modifications

Posted on December 6, 2012 by lindsay.bogart@handymanmatters.com

While most people notice the change in themselves as they age, many neglect to notice the changes that are needed in their home to keep their homes age appropriate. There are many things that you can do to increase safety … Continue reading →

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5 Senior Safety Enhancing Features for your Home

Posted on September 18, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

With many Boomers entering retirement age, it’s never been more important to add safety features for seniors into your home – especially since many seniors are opting to stay put in their houses, rather than moving to an assisted care … Continue reading →

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Tips on Securing Your Home

Posted on May 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It’s a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. There are simple things you can do … Continue reading →

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Aging in Place with Style and Grace

Posted on May 8, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Aging in place – updating one’s home to accommodate changing needs and abilities as one ages – doesn’t have to mean sacrificing a home’s style and decor. From attractive lighting designed to work well for aging eyes to barrier-free shower … Continue reading →

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Preventing Bathroom Hazards

Posted on May 4, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

We’ve all heard tragic stories of the elderly being injured in the bathroom. That might leave you to wonder, how safe is the bathroom in your home? A small area with frequent water use makes it a prime location for … Continue reading →

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How To Safely Deal With Asbestos In Your Home

Posted on October 18, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

by Joe Cline Worried about asbestos that may be in your home? Asbestos fiber exposure has a lot of associated health risks, so it is always important that a homeowner who thinks a material may contain asbestos proceed with as … Continue reading →

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Asbestos Safety

Posted on October 14, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Worried about asbestos that may be in your home? Asbestos fiber exposure has a lot of associated health risks, so it is always important that a homeowner who thinks a material may contain asbestos proceed with as much caution as … Continue reading →

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The Most Common Home Injuries

Posted on October 13, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

The home is often regarded as a bastion of safety and tranquility, but according to nationwide studies, nothing could be further from the truth. Poisonings, falls, and medication overdoses are at the top of the list of debilitating accidents, even … Continue reading →

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The Story of Our American Dream, Part 17: Giving Back to the Community that Supports You

Posted on August 4, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

One of the core values of my American Dream has been that The Handyman Matters Business isn’t just about making a better life for my family, my employees and myself; it’s about looking at the community in which we make … Continue reading →

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