--- title: "WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis: Tips For Making Seniors Homes Safer" description: TruBlue franchisees Tim & Jennifer Bauernfeind promote Fall Prevention Month on WCCO-TV, Minneapolis, sharing tips on keeping seniors safe at home with TruBlue's home maintenance services. image: https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hubfs/bauren.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/wcco-tv-cbs-minneapolis-tips-for-making-seniors-homes-safer#main-content) Close - [Our Business Model](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/our-business-model) - [Why TruBlue?](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/why-trublue) - [Investment](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/investment) - Resources - [FAQs](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/faqs) - [In The News](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/in-the-news) - [Video Gallery](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog) - [Meet the Team](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/meet-the-team) SEARCH [Let's Connect](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/schedule-a-call) [![TruBlue-Logo-061323](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TruBlue-Logo-061323.png?width=220&height=51&name=TruBlue-Logo-061323.png)](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/) [![TruBlue-Logo-061323](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TruBlue-Logo-061323.png?width=220&height=51&name=TruBlue-Logo-061323.png)](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/) - [Our Business Model](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/our-business-model) - [Why TruBlue?](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/why-trublue) - [Investment](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/investment) - Resources - [FAQs](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/faqs) - [In The News](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/in-the-news) - [Video Gallery](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/video-gallery) - [Blog](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog) - [Meet the Team](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/meet-the-team) [Let's Connect](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/schedule-a-call) ![](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bauren.jpeg?width=520&height=348&name=bauren.jpeg) [TruBlue](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/author/trublue) October 2, 2024 # WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis: Tips For Making Seniors Homes Safer [Previous Post](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/trublue-home-ally-latest-training-class-welcomes-new-franchise-locations-in-tx-al-co) [Next Post](https://www.trubluefranchise.com/blog/wbt-99.3-fm-carolina-focus-franchisee-brian-sacco-on-helping-seniors-age-in-place) In recognition of Fall Prevention Month, Tim and Jennifer Bauernfeind, owners of TruBlue Home Service Ally in Plymouth and Maple Grove, recently appeared on WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis to raise awareness about home safety and the crucial steps families can take to prevent falls, particularly among older adults. Their timely message emphasized the importance of creating safe living environments, helping seniors remain independent while reducing the risks of injury. Falls are a leading cause of injury among seniors, with millions of older adults treated in emergency rooms every year due to fall-related incidents. The Bauernfeinds, dedicated advocates for aging-in-place solutions, shared practical advice during their TV appearance on how to minimize these risks in the home. From installing grab bars in bathrooms to improving lighting in hallways and reducing tripping hazards, their insights provided viewers with actionable steps to make homes safer for aging loved ones. 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Their timely message emphasized the importance of creating safe living environments, helping seniors remain independent while reducing the risks of injury. Falls are a leading cause of injury among seniors, with millions of older adults treated in emergency rooms every year due to fall-related incidents. The Bauernfeinds, dedicated advocates for aging-in-place solutions, shared practical advice during their TV appearance on how to minimize these risks in the home. From installing grab bars in bathrooms to improving lighting in hallways and reducing tripping hazards, their insights provided viewers with actionable steps to make homes safer for aging loved ones. 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