Living at Home

Falls are among the most common and most preventable safety risks in the home. Whether it’s an older parent living independently, an adult recovering from surgery, or someone managing a condition that affects balance or mobility, a handful of small hazards can add up to a serious injury. A Room-by-Room Home Safety Checklist A room-by-room…

Baltimore summers bring long days, high humidity, and stretches of real heat, and for most of us that just means more sunscreen and lighter clothing. For older adults, people recovering from surgery or illness, or anyone managing a chronic condition, summer heat can be more than uncomfortable. It can be genuinely dangerous. Bodies that don’t…