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Fall Prevention & Safety

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  • Accessible Home Construction (6)
    BH-3000.1000

    Accessible Home Construction

    BH-3000.1000

    Programs that build, finance or facilitate the construction of barrier free homes for people with disabilities.
  • Fall Prevention Programs (2)
    JR-8200.3000-200

    Fall Prevention Programs

    JR-8200.3000-200

    Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the risk factors associated with trips, slips and falls by older adults and others in and around their homes and the measures that can be taken prevent their occurrence. Delivery formats may include fact sheets, safety check lists or other informational materials; individual or group educational sessions which may include strength and balance exercises; and general media campaigns. The programs may address illnesses and other physical conditions that affect mobility and balance; "high-risk" medications or medication combinations that may cause drowsiness; lack or improper use of needed mobility aids; proper versus improper footwear; environmental safety hazards such as unsafe or unlighted stairways, uneven or slippery walking surfaces, obstacles such as throw rugs and exposed cords or wires, unsteady furniture or lack of grab bars and handrails; and other similar factors.
  • Hoarding and Clutter Cleanup Services (2)
    JP-6500.1500-360

    Hoarding and Clutter Cleanup Services

    JP-6500.1500-360

    Programs that clean and restore living spaces that have become uninhabitable as a result of gross neglect or hoarding of material goods or pets to the extent that the need to acquire things interferes with daily routines, causes a safety or fire hazard or creates an unsanitary environment. Most commonly hoarded items are newspapers, magazines, food containers, cups and sometimes animals; but mold, human and animal waste, old food, rodent droppings and insect infestations are often also found. Cleaning services take care of bulk debris removal, structural cleaning, disinfection and cleaning of all remaining contents; and are trained to look for and preserve photographs, cash, stock certificates, life insurance policies, collectibles and other items of value.
  • Home Safety Devices (1)
    JR-8400.3600

    Home Safety Devices

    JR-8400.3600

    Programs that pay for or provide safety latches for cabinets and drawers; toilet lid locks or clamps; electrical outlet covers; door knob covers and door locks to prevent access to unsafe spaces; door stops, door holders and finger guards that protect against pinches or crushed fingers and prevent people from locking themselves in a room without a responsible adult; window guards or safety netting; safety gates and barrier devices for staircases; oven locks and dial guards; corner and edge bumpers to protect against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces; window blind cord safety tassels; and other safety equipment that can use to make homes safe for children and others who may need a protected environment.
  • Locator Aids (1)
    PH-1800.4600

    Locator Aids

    PH-1800.4600

    Programs that pay for or provide electronic devices that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions, people who have severe developmental disabilities or are mentally ill, children or other individuals who may wander away from those responsible for their care and become lost.
  • Personal Safety Education (1)
    JR-8200.6500

    Personal Safety Education

    JR-8200.6500

    Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to ensure their personal safety while engaging in specific activities that may put them at risk of accident or injury.
  • Smoke Alarms (1)
    JR-8400.8000

    Smoke Alarms

    JR-8400.8000

    Programs that pay for or provide smoke detection devices which can be installed in homes, apartments or commercial buildings and which sound an alarm when fire breaks out and smoke comes into contact with the device.