Safe at Home
Falls are a serious concern for older adults. Each year, one in three older adults experiences a fall which is the leading cause of injury-related deaths. Fifty-five percent of those falls occurred inside the home. Fortunately, the risk of falling can be greatly reduced through simple home modifications and risk assessments.
To help reduce the risks associated with falling, Area 10 Agency on Aging organizes the annual Safe at Home event. This event, held around Falls Prevention Awareness Month, is a high-impact, volunteer powered half-day of service for low-income homeowners ages 60 and over who need help to make their homes and yards safe and accessible for daily living. Individuals who would like an initial home safety assessment for this year’s event can contact Area 10. This year’s event is Saturday, October 5th, 2024 from 9 am to 12 noon. Types of volunteer work that we typically can coordinate include: grab bars, handrails, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, light bulb changes, and gutter cleaning. Referrals are being taken through August 16th, 2024.
The focus of Safe at Home is to serve seniors who do not have the means to make necessary home modifications to prevent falls and to engage local media and organizations in promoting community awareness about the importance of falls prevention. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please contact us!
Eligibility
To be eligible, homeowners must:
- Be at least 60 years old
- Own their own home
- Have a monthly income of less than $2,829 for an individual or less than $3,654 for a two-person household.
Resources
For more information about the Safe at Home Project, please contact us at (812) 876-3383 or info@area10agency.org
