For carers and family

Common question


Question:	What sort of changes to the home can make life safer for older people?
Answer:	There are many changes that can make life easier and safer for older people. For example: improving access by providing non-slip surfaces, ramps and hand rails can make it easier for them to move around the home; replacing turning taps with lever action taps can improve their control over the amount of water used; a pre-set temperature gauge on the hot water service can prevent scalding.