Senior Safety — Frequently Asked Questions

SafeWise Team
By SafeWise Team
Researcher & Writer
November 22, 2022

At home

What Is Aging in Place?

How Can I Prepare My Home for My Parent?

How Can I Make the Shower or Tub Safe for Mom and Dad?

What's an In-Home Caregiver?

Is Home Health Care Tax Deductible?

Is It Safe for My Parent to Live Alone?

What Do We Need to Know about Medication Safety?

How Do I Prevent Falls at Home?

Who Does Home Safety Assessments?

Away from home

What Is the Difference Between an Assisted Living Facility and a Nursing Home?

How Do I Ensure My Loved One Is Safe in a Nursing Home?

What Types of Medical Conditions Can Affect a Person's Ability to Drive Safely?

How Can I Help My Aging Parents Drive Longer?

What Are the Best Transportation and Ride Share Programs for Seniors?

Online safety

How Can I Keep Grandma and Grandpa Safe Online?

Medical alerts

What Are the Different Types of Medical Alerts?

How Do I Choose a Medical Alert?

What Is Fall Detection?

How Do GPS Trackers Work?

What Is a Panic Pendant and How Does It Work?

Are Medical Alert Systems Covered by Medicare?

What's the Real Cost of Life Alert?

How Do I Talk to My Parents About a Medical Alert System?

What Is a Vial of Life?