Resources

Keeping a loved one or yourself safe and in your home can be a challenge. Through our years, we have accumulated tips, tricks and advice. In the HealthCraft Group Learning Hub you’ll find articles, videos, quizzes, guides, downloads and more. Please take a look and reach out if you have any questions.

Articles and Guides

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The Myths of Falling

As we age, falls may seem like an inevitable part of life. The truth is that falling is not a normal part of aging and can often be avoided! Simple steps such as enhancing our living environment and decluttering, along…
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How to talk to your aging parents about falls

As a caregiver to a parent who is getting older, it’s hard to know when to step in or how to bring up tricky but necessary conversations. Sensitive topics like aging-related changes and fall prevention can feel hard to navigate. Perhaps…
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Fall Prevention Month - We All Have A Roll To Play

The What & Where Of Fall Prevention

Fall Prevention Month is important because it highlights the dangers of a fall that can occur and share resources on how to prevent them in the future. In this article you will learn which rooms in the home are at…
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Aging In Place Design Tips with BuildAble’s Kyla Cullain

What is aging in place design? Aging in place design is any design process, modification, or outcome that helps someone continue to live independently (or semi-independently) in their home as they get older. As we age, our needs change. Proactively…
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Bathroom Safety: The 3 Things to Consider

What should I do to improve my bathroom safety? Bathroom safety is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and deciding between various approaches can be overwhelming. Answering these three questions will help you make the right choices:  How urgent is your need?…
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Your Guide to Choosing Shower Grab Bars

Wet, soapy and slippery tiles and bathtubs… oh my! There are serious slip and falls risks whether you are 5 or 95 years old. No wonder the bathroom is one of the biggest sources of fall-related injuries in the home,…
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