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#5 - Making A Senior Friendly Kitchen

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There are 10 areas to focus on to make the kitchen a safe place for seniors:

Fire Safety is first and foremost the very first thing that should be addressed.

Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are necessary tools in your kitchen. Just be sure to check / test them on a regular basis.

Modifications to organize the kitchen to decrease clutter, decrease excess mobility and help with fall prevention.

Re-arranging cabinets, drawers, pantry and refrigerator to make it easier to reach for things, especially heavy items.

Keeping small appliances at easy…

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