I'm in the business of helping seniors transition from one home to another but when it's just not time yet, there are ways in which to remain living in your current home, safely. To ensure this happens, the Seniors' Home Safety Program is a free program available for all Nova Scotia residents.
The Seniors' Home Safety Program is a home safety evaluation for seniors living in private residences. Specially trained volunteers, who are also seniors, pay a visit to the senior's home and make recommendations and provide information on enhancing the senior's safety.
The program includes the following:
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) - simple tips to make your home less inviting to criminals
- Frauds and scams - tips to help protect your assets and identity
- Vial of Life - a tool to assist emergency personnel in obtaining important medical information during a crisis
- Elder abuse - information and options for help
- Fall prevention - tips for fall- proofing your home
- Insurance video - a valuable tool for insurance claims
- Valuables etching - marking your property for identification
- Fire safety - tips for preventing fires in your home
Who is eligible for the program?
Seniors 55+ living living in private residences in Halifax, Dartmouth and the communities extending from Bedford to the Sambro Loop. Call 490-2554 or email seniorssafety@halifax.ca to set up an appointment or to learn more about the program.
To find out more information and who to contact if you live in other parts of Nova Scotia , visit this Nova Scotia government website that will take you to a map to find what programs are available in your area.
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