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/PRNewswire/ -- Elder care expert & author Dr. Marion has teamed up with Medical Alert, a leading provider of
home medical emergency monitoring systems, to offer a free guide to home safety for older Americans, now available for download at http://www.MedicalAlert.com .
According to the AARP, nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age; yet accidents in the home among the elderly are a common concern. After decades of working with seniors and their caregivers to create safer living environments, Dr. Marion and Medical Alert have teamed up to share their insights with the public. The free, downloadable guide offers hundreds of quick tips for an easy "elder home makeover" to increase safety in every room of the house.
"As we get older, the most seemingly innocent rooms in the house can become potential danger zones," said Dr. Marion. "A few common sense steps can make all the difference in making one's surroundings completely 'elder-proof,' so they can safely age in place.
Source: Sacramento Bee