Helping Clermont County Seniors keep their independence!
Each year many older adults are injured in or around the home. Most home injuries are the result of hidden hazards that are easily overlooked but easy to fix.
By identifying these hazards and taking steps to correct them, many injuries might be prevented. The three leading causes of in-home injuries for seniors have been identified as falls, fires and medication interactions.
The Clermont County Senior Safety Program was created by the Clermont County Senior Safety Council to help seniors reduce the risk of injury. The Senior Safety Program offers free home safety checks to help identify potential in-home safety hazards. Home safety checks are performed either by local fire/EMS or Clermont Senior Home Repair personnel. On completion of the home safety inspection seniors can receive a free grab bar and installation, along with other needed safety aids. To view the home safety checklist click here.
An hour long comprehensive senior home safety educational presentation, titled "Risky Business", is available to any interested organization. This presentation addresses the issues of falls, fires and medication management.
For more information on what you can do to eliminate hazards in your home and to schedule an in-home safety evaluation or a senior safety presentation please contact us.
Additional Resources
Senior Safety Brochure
Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Clermont Senior Services
Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio
Eldercare
Medicare
Ohio Council for Home Care
Aging in Ohio–OSU Extension Office
Ohio Department of Aging
American Association of Retired People