Tools for Professionals : Home Safety & Modifications
Home Safety & Modifications
Falls can trip up people of all ages, but according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most falls happen in the home to people age 65 and older during everyday activities.
Pet Safety
Click here for a brochure with information on ways to live a safer, happier lifestyle with your pet.
Home Safety Walk-Through
Students from Creighton University and University of Nebraska at Omaha are able to walk through a home safety checklist with an older adult in their home. They can provide feedback on changes needed to create a safer environment. If you have an older adult that could benefit from this service, please e-mail the F1RST Program Manager or call (402) 896-0454 to set up an appointment.
Home Safety Provider Directory
F1RST also maintains a directory of providers for Home Modifications and other services to assist in lessening the risks of falls throughout the home.
Feel free to download our printable Safety Checklist, developed by the Minnesota Safety Council.
Home Safety and Modifications Task Group Goals
Home Safety and Modifications Task Group Members
Co-Chair Sarah Matlock MediGuard USA smatlock@mediguardusa.com
Co-Chair Kay Welsh Access Interiors, LLC kwelsh@accessinteriordesign.com
Chris Cady-Jones National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter ccady@safenebraska.org
David Culley Home Access Solutions davidc@HomeAccessSolutions.com
Dick Hendricks Retired dickatomaha@cox.net
Patrick Powell United Way of the Midlands ppowell@uwmidlands.org
Frank Velinsky CareTech, Inc. frank@caretechinc.com
Kathy Warren, RN BSN University of Nebraska Medical Center kwarren@nebraskamed.com
Susan Wickey Response Link of the Midlands responselinkmidlands@cox.net