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The Havenside blog is where you can find helpful, practical information about home improvements and modifications.
Homeowner’s Guide to Shower Rails
Your home should be a place where you and your loved ones feel safe and secure. It’s a sanctuary that should protect you from a wide variety of unpredictable hazards. Yet the average house poses a number of potential dangers that can cause serious injuries. Common...
Do You Need a Stair Ramp?
For senior citizens, maintaining mobility and independence is essential for a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. As the years go by, our physical abilities may decline, making it increasingly difficult to navigate our homes safely and comfortably. Home modifications...
Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
As more older adults choose to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, it becomes increasingly important to ensure their safety. You can help them age in place by reviewing their living space inside and out to identify any potential causes for...
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
As our loved ones age, their safety at home becomes increasingly important. Seniors are more susceptible to accidents, falls, and other dangers that can if not addressed properly. Homeowners need to be aware of practical steps they can take to help protect their...
Homeowner’s Guide to Fall Prevention Devices
Falls should be a major concern for any home with an older adult or person with mobility issues, as they can lead to severe injury and even death. These kinds of accidents can also have significant financial consequences due to medical expenses or lost wages. ...
Bathroom Safety for Seniors Checklist
As homeowners, we want to ensure that every area of our home is safe, especially for our aging loved ones. The bathroom, in particular, can be a hazardous place for seniors due to its slippery surfaces and hard fixtures. According to the National Institute on Aging,...
Guide to Home Accessibility Solutions
As a homeowner, you want your home to be a safe and comfortable place for you and your family. One of the most important things to consider — especially if you have older adults or persons with disabilities — is accessibility. Home accessibility solutions are designed...
Homeowner’s Guide to Toilet Grab Bars
As adults age, simple, everyday tasks such as using the toilet can become a challenge — or even a danger — to their safety. As the most hazardous room in the home, bathrooms pose considerable risks of slipping and falling, sending more than 234,000 people to the...
Shower Safety for Seniors
As adults age, they face an increased risk of injury in the bathroom — especially in the shower. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death for seniors. To help protect older adults from slips...
Homeowner’s Guide to Comfort Height Toilets
Having a comfortable and accessible toilet can make a big difference in an older adult’s ability to live independently while remaining safe in their home. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the benefits of owning a comfort height toilet, the different...
Homeowner’s Guide to Installing Tub Cut-Outs
The bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in the house. It also happens to be the most dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 80 percent of injuries in the bathroom are caused by slips and falls. The bathroom can be...
Homeowner’s Guide to Portable Ramps for Stairs
Keeping your home safe and accessible for older adults is absolutely essential. Navigating stairs is one area in particular that needs special attention, as steps can pose a serious hazard for those with limited mobility. Thankfully, some solutions are both...