by Sarah Elizabeth Adler,\u00a0AARP<\/a>, December 15, 2021 | | Loved One| Shield Insurance Blog<\/a> | Start A Quote Today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Is your loved one aging in place? Part of helping someone do that successfully involves limiting risks \u2014 but at the same time allowing for Mom, Dad or another family member to maintain independence. Consider these smart choices around the house for added safety, autonomy and a sense of connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These multipurpose devices function like voice-controlled virtual assistants<\/a>: Ask to listen to music, set medication reminders, hear the weather forecast or even control compatible home fixtures such as a smart thermostat with the sound of your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slippery area rugs pose a fall risk<\/a> and can be tricky to navigate for those who use mobility aids like a walker or cane. If you don\u2019t want to remove area rugs altogether, consider adding a nonslip layer for safety: Opt for a nonskid carpet pad under each rug, or use adhesive corner grips or double-sided carpet tape to secure edges and keep corners from curling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click here for the rest of the story…<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Support an aging family member with household upgrades, new products<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14820,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[148,342,1,343,2],"tags":[1964,1962,12,25,1963,77,1965,62],"class_list":["post-11777","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-ins-blog","category-home-insurance","category-insurance","category-life-insurance","category-shield-blog","tag-at-home-and-independent","tag-feel-at-home","tag-health-insurance","tag-healthcare","tag-household-upgrades","tag-insurance","tag-nonslip-rugs","tag-shield-insurance-agency"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t1. Smart speakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Nonslip rug grips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Digital photo frames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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