Making Home Safe

The Safe-Living Guide – a guide to home safety for seniors is general advice for all from the Canadian government.

You CAN Prevent Falls! has specific advice from the Canadian government on avoiding falls and injuries.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has several online publications to help seniors with the required home adaptations/renovations to make a home more accessible and reduce the risk of falls and injuries.

The March of Dimes has Home and Vehicle Modification Support as well as suggestions for assistive devices.

Home Medical Equipment – Rent or buy wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, etc.

Medics Mobility – Source lift-reliners, scooters, beds and mattresses, etc.