Be Weary when Elders Handle Repairs

Its that time of year again, when everyone would want to contribute to hanging up holiday decorations.
However, its important to lay down some ground rules, especially when elders are involved before its too late.
Whenever Gram wants to hang something, she has to wait until someone comes over to help.
This is also the rule with smoke [...]

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Elder-proofing a home

We all heard about child-proofing the home after hearing news of a pregnancy or when the child’s about to walk, but what about elder-proofing a home before an incident?
I elder-proof by forbidding her to use a ladder, answer the doorbell after dark, or deal with any electronics but what other precautions one can take?
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