Cold weather can create unexpected safety risks for older adults living at home. In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains how families can prepare a parent's home for winter by checking heating systems, walkways, lighting, pipes, emergency supplies, and more. She also shares simple ways to reduce fall risks and prepare for storms and power outages before they happen.

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