Seasonal changes can create new fall hazards around an older adult’s home without anyone realizing it. In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains what families should check indoors and outdoors, from lighting and walkways to rugs, footwear, bathrooms, and stairs. She also shares simple ways to make seasonal routines safer without taking away a parent’s independence.

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