--- title: "FOX 5 News - DC: Fixing in-home hazards to keep loved ones safe" description: TruBlue Vienna, VA, shares essential fall prevention tips on Fox5 News DC, promoting safe aging in place for seniors. 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This timely feature highlights the mission of TruBlue to support aging-in-place, an increasingly important aspect as more seniors prefer to remain in their homes as they age. With fall-related injuries posing significant risks, especially to older adults, Carmen provided practical strategies to minimize hazards around the home. Top recommendations include: #### 1. **Eliminate Tripping Hazards** Carmen emphasized the importance of decluttering high-traffic areas. Loose rugs, extension cords, and small objects can easily cause accidents. She recommends securing or removing carpets with non-slip backing to create safer pathways. #### 2. **Improve Lighting** Sufficient lighting is key, especially in stairwells and bathrooms. Carmen suggests adding night lights and ensuring that bulbs are checked and replaced regularly, particularly in areas where natural light is limited. #### 3. **Install Grab Bars and Handrails** In bathrooms and along staircases, grab bars and handrails offer critical support. Carmen highlighted how these [simple senior home modifications](https://www.trublueally.com/senior-services/aging-in-place) can significantly reduce the likelihood of falls, providing seniors with extra stability. #### 4. **Regular Home Maintenance and Safety Checks** Carmen’s team at TruBlue offers comprehensive senior home safety assessments, looking for issues that may affect safety, from loose floorboards to outdated appliances. [Routine maintenance](https://www.trublueally.com/ongoing-services/home-maintenance-plan) keeps the home environment safe and can identify potential hazards before they become problematic. #### 5. **Customizing Each Home for Individual Needs** Every senior’s needs are unique, and TruBlue aims to tailor safety recommendations to fit each situation. Carmen discussed how assessing mobility, vision, and other health factors can help customize the home environment, ensuring it aligns with each resident's capabilities. 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This timely feature highlights the mission of TruBlue to support aging-in-place, an increasingly important aspect as more seniors prefer to remain in their homes as they age. With fall-related injuries posing significant risks, especially to older adults, Carmen provided practical strategies to minimize hazards around the home. Top recommendations include: 1. Eliminate Tripping Hazards Carmen emphasized the importance of decluttering high-traffic areas. Loose rugs, extension cords, and small objects can easily cause accidents. She recommends securing or removing carpets with non-slip backing to create safer pathways. 2. Improve Lighting Sufficient lighting is key, especially in stairwells and bathrooms. Carmen suggests adding night lights and ensuring that bulbs are checked and replaced regularly, particularly in areas where natural light is limited. 3. Install Grab Bars and Handrails In bathrooms and along staircases, grab bars and handrails offer critical support. Carmen highlighted how these simple senior home modifications can significantly reduce the likelihood of falls, providing seniors with extra stability. 4. Regular Home Maintenance and Safety Checks Carmen’s team at TruBlue offers comprehensive senior home safety assessments, looking for issues that may affect safety, from loose floorboards to outdated appliances. Routine maintenance keeps the home environment safe and can identify potential hazards before they become problematic. 5. Customizing Each Home for Individual Needs Every senior’s needs are unique, and TruBlue aims to tailor safety recommendations to fit each situation. Carmen discussed how assessing mobility, vision, and other health factors can help customize the home environment, ensuring it aligns with each resident's capabilities. 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