Listed below are a few ideas to make your home a safer place to live and enjoy.

1. •Have a grab bar by the bathtub and shower
   

2. •Have a grab bar by the toilet.
   

3. •Put non-slip strips in your tub or shower.
   

4. •Have a bath mat with a non-skid bottom next to the tub and shower.
   

5. •Keep the bathroom floor clean and dry.
   

6. •Use nightlights in hallways and bathrooms.
   

7. •Have bright lights over stairs and steps and on landings
   

8. •Have handrails on both sides of the stairs and steps.
   

9. •Do not let young children use the sink or tub without supervision.
   

10. •Keep all medicines and cleaning products in the containers they came in and keep them labeled.
    

11. •Keep all medicines and cleaning products in the containers they came in and keep them labeled.
    

12. •All medicines, cleaning products and poisons should have child-safety caps and be placed out of the reach of children.
    

13. •Set your water heater at 120 degrees F or less.
    

14. •Blow out candles when leaving a room.
    

15. •Keep hair dryers, curling irons and electric razors away from water.
    

16. •Electrical outlets in the bathroom should have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).

We have listed a few tips to make your home safer. Schedule an appointment with us today, we give you a free home safety assessment with each visit.

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