Tag: kichen safety
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Toolbox Tips: Kitchen Fire Safety Assessment: The Fire Avert Solution for Aging-in-Place Clients
When conducting home safety evaluations, the kitchen presents one of the most critical—and challenging—risk areas to assess. As occupational and physical therapists, we’re often caught between supporting our clients’ independence and addressing legitimate safety concerns raised by families and caregivers. The statistics demand our attention: adults over 65 face 2.5 times greater risk of dying…