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The Havenside blog is where you can find helpful, practical information about home improvements and modifications.
Fall Risk Interventions at Home
If you have a loved one who’s at risk of falling in their home, you can be their hero by taking steps to make their living space safer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of older adults fall every year. In fact, more...
Best Grab Bars for Bathrooms
As one of the most frequently used rooms in the home, the bathroom also happens to be the most dangerous. Among older adults, 80% of falls happen in the bathroom. With slippery surfaces everywhere you turn, it should be essential to make the bathroom as safe as...
How Safe Is Your Bathroom? A Quick Guide to What You Need
Bathrooms may be the most dangerous room in the home, but there are many modifications you can make to improve the safety of your bathroom, especially for older adults or those with physical challenges. Being able to age in place in your own home — while maintaining...
A Guide To Bathtub Safety for Seniors
If there’s one room in the home that’s more dangerous than any other, it’s the bathroom. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year more than 230,000 people visit the emergency room due to accidents in the bathroom,...
The Best Toilets for Seniors
Using the toilet is something we all have in common. It’s just a normal part of life, and most of us use a toilet several times a day. Yet, as we age, sitting on and standing from a toilet can prove to be challenging. It’s quite a common issue and one that,...
Wheelchair Ramp Requirements for Homes
Wheelchair ramps are becoming commonplace in homes, providing residents with more independence and mobility. They allow people to remain in their homes even when age, accidents or other reasons make their living space difficult or even impossible to maneuver. ...
Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen Ideas
Using a wheelchair or scooter may come with its share of challenges, and it also presents plenty of opportunities to transform your lifestyle into one that provides freedom, comfort, and confidence. For many people, the kitchen is one of the most beloved rooms...
Safety Products for the Home
Everyone loves their freedom. Even as we get older, we want to maintain our independence. We want to age in place and enjoy our chosen lifestyles. Along with aging comes a greater opportunity to be vigilant about safety. Whether it’s you or someone you love, taking a...
How to Safety-Proof a Home for Seniors
These days it’s becoming easier for people over 65 to “age in place” in their own homes. A long list of technologies, new products, and advancements in healthcare are enabling seniors to stay independent and live in a place where they feel comfortable and have the...
Home Remodeling Programs for Seniors
As your loved ones enter their senior years, you may need to consider remodeling their home to adapt to their new living needs. You’ll want to make this home remodel as welcoming, comfortable, and safe as possible. Our goal is to share affordable solutions for...
Home Remodeling for Older Adults
Historically, homes were not designed for aging in place. When the sanctuary we called home for decades and where we created a lifetime of memories is unable to accommodate the accessibility challenges we experience with age, families can be devastated and home can be...
Safety Hazards in the Home for Older Adults
Everyday items can be a safety hazard in the home for older adults. Home assessments and a few basic adjustments can assist you in discovering how to make your home safer and prevent falls. Remove Slippery Rugs Rugs on a hardwood floor can be a slipping hazard...