Aging In Place provides free online resources for all aspects of aging at home. Their mission “is to connect older adults and their loved ones with the right tools to make remaining in their homes and communities a reality. List “best” products in all aspects of aging in place from hearing aids to medical alert systems, security systems and more.
National Institute on Aging (NIH) website on tips for aging in place: How to plan ahead, in home support, cost, and useful resources; Search for “aging in place,” “Tips for Making Your Home Safe,” and lots more.
Designing Safe Homes to Age In Place; Website 2020 gives a good checklist and ideas for remodeling or building accessible homes with checklists for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and more.
Universal Design: Putting Safety First, good basic safety tips using universal design concept.
National Association of Home Builders, NAHB: Search for CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Program) Website describing the program, and how this training helps a consumer who wants to modify existing homes to age in place safely:
SafeHome.org reviews and provides research on home security systems, security cameras, ID Theft Protection, Medical Alert Systems, and more:
HealthyAging : Search for “Home Safety Tips for Older Adults”: public education portal to improves safety for seniors, includes wellness and prevention, healthcare and more:
https://www.healthinaging.org/
Vial of Life Kits: consider buying a kit for your parents that includes critical information for emergency contacts, current meds, current doctors and pharmacies,and RED DECALS to place on doors or windows alerting EMS personnel to look for info, often on fridge, in freezer etc. OR call 888-931-1010
AgeTech, Alert Systems, Medication Dispensing Systems, Labrador Systems: Various “assistive robots” that offer an extra “pair of hands” and can provide new ways of keeping seniors independent and improving their quality of life:
ElliQ is an AI “voice operated care companion” aimed at providing companionship, conversation, stimulation, and humor. Very used friendly.
Medisafe: Top Rated Medication Management System: uses technology to “revolutionize patient support,” and educate the user, and is family friendly and easy to use:
Senior Safety: Helpful website that reviews numerous products for the elderly such as medical alert systems, medication reminder systems, walk in bathtubs, products for independent living
https://www.seniorsafetyreviews.com
Senior Living: Useful website (sponsored) for evaluating any Senior Product. Search Medical Alert, Security Systems, Identity Theft Protection, Home Safety Equipment, Hearing Aids, and more