Posts Tagged ‘Home Safety’

Buying and owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility, and being prepared is one way to stay ahead and prevent costly mistakes. One question to ask yourself is, “If catastrophe struck, would my family be ready?” Taking simple steps today could save lives and prevent suffering later. Follow these tips to protect your loved ones—whatever tomorrow brings. 1. Set a family strategy. Prevent panic and ... Full story

Both adults and children can suffer from the effects of lead poisoning, but childhood lead poisoning, which often results from contact with lead-based paint, is much more frequent. In 2004 the ACCESS Agency received a Lead Elimination Action Program (LEAP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct a new lead control, education, and abatement program in Windham and Tolland ... Full story

by Jennifer Kaczynski Home safety has been in the spotlight for some time now. People are living longer. The field of occupational therapy works to assist individuals to age in place and maintain the ability to participate in meaningful, purposeful occupations. However, as people age, safety becomes vital to quality of life. If you are thinking about having your parents, grandparents, in-laws, or an elderly individual ... Full story

Neighborhood Watch When you’re away, home security depends on a helping hand (and extra eyes). It’s much easier to relax on vacation if you know trusted neighbors are watching your home. Before you leave town, arrange for them to do the following—and don’t forget to return the favor when they take a trip: Collect any deliveries. Even if you have mail and newspaper delivery stopped, neighbors ... Full story

by Dawna M. Glave  You may be considering a total renovation, room addition, finishing a basement, making improvements to kitchen and baths, general cleaning, and/or shampooing rugs. Perhaps you plan to weed your lawn and put in new. Maybe you will add on a deck or patio, build a storage shed, scrape, paint, or stain. Whatever home improvement or addition project you undertake, more ... Full story

Home safety has been in the spotlight for some time now. People are living longer and choosing to stay in their homes, and often homeowners have their elderly or disabled relatives or friends move in or visit. Even if you never have an older person visit, you can follow these tips to provide a safe environment for your family and all visitors. A ... Full story