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1. Carillon Lakes Home
Safety Tips for Seniors

2. Senior homeowners often find the need
to upgrade or renovate their homes to
suit their changing needs. These changes
may include easy and simple home safety
improvements to reduce their risk of
accidents and injuries, aside from other
upgrades.

3. Here are some easy safety tips and upgrades that can
be done to your Carillon Lakes home to make it safer
for seniors:
1. Install an emergency call or medical alert system,
especially if you are living alone.
2. Replace door knobs with levers if you are having a hard
time gripping due to a medical condition like arthritis.
3. Make first aid kits and emergency numbers easily
accessible.
4. Make sure all doors can open and close easily. Regularly
check door hinges and loose screws on doorknobs.

4. 5. Apply caulk or grip tape to the undersides of rugs
to make sure they don’t slip.
6. Run cords and electrical wires along the walls and
secure them with cable clips under rugs to avoid
tripping.
7. Install a surge protector in an easy-to-reach and
safe place so the senior homeowner won’t have to
stoop or crawl to access the power outlets.

5. 8. Check the sink or bathtub for leaks. Cover the
bathroom floor with non-slip mats.
9. Install accessible sinks with the right height so seniors
won’t have difficulty bending down.
10. Toilet seats should be at a suitable height so the
seniors won’t have difficulty getting up and down.
11. Install handrails near the toilet and shower or bath for
stability to make getting in and out easy.

6. 12. Make sure your entire Carillon Lakes home is well-lit.
Install night lights and lamps in the bedrooms. Pathways
and stairs should also be illuminated.
13. Consider installing voice-activated sensors or hand-
held remotes in place of light switches to avoid having to
grope blindly along the walls to look for light switches.
Motion-activated lights also help provide security as well
as help seniors get in and out of their home at night.

7. These upgrades and added features could be expensive,
especially for seniors relying on their pensions.
Fortunately, the government has available programs like
USDA’s Very Low Income Housing Repair program that
offers up to $7,500 in grants and up to $20,000 in 1%
interest loans for qualified seniors.
Ask your Lakeland Fl agent to help you check with your
specific state for programs in your area that can help you
ease the cost of these safety upgrades.

8. Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or
send me an email at petra@petranorris.com
if you’re looking for a Carillon Lakes real
estate agent with superior local knowledge,
experience, professionalism, integrity, and
personal service to help you sell or buy
Carillon Lakes homes for sale.
My website:
http://www.lakelandfl-homesforsale.com/