Your house is your home. Even as you get older, you want to continue living safely and comfortably. Have you ever thought about what that means for you? If you want to continue living where you are now, what adjustments are sensible? Or is it better to move in the long term?

What can you do to live more safely?

Safe living starts with you. Ask yourself some questions and answer honestly; are there any loose cords, crooked paving stones or carpets? Do you always walk down the stairs calmly, even when the doorbell rings? Do you still take a shower easily? Do you have good lighting everywhere? Do you never leave candles burning unattended?

• Security at the door and anti-burglary measures: tips can be found in the brochure Seniors and safety from the police.
• Fire safety: How to make your home more fire safe and what to do in the event of a fire can be read in the Action card for seniors of the fire brigade. And do you have a mobility scooter? Then also read Tips for fire-safe use.
• Fall prevention: and how you can reduce the risk of falling, you can find out in the brochure Make sure you don't fall at home.

Renovating or moving? Take the Home Balance!

Are you wondering whether your current home should be adapted or whether you should move? List the pros and cons yourself with the Housing BalanceThe Housing Balance is a list of statements about your living situation that helps you find an answer.

Housing advice at your home

Do you live in Nijmegen? Would you like someone to think along with you? Then a volunteer Housing Advisor from Sterk Ouderenwerk can make an inventory of the bottlenecks in your home during a home visit. Can you still adapt your home to your situation or is moving a better option? The housing advisor will think along with you, give tips and advice and, if necessary, refer you to an elderly advisor or an occupational therapist.

Costs

Housing advice from a volunteer from Sterk Ouderenwerk is free.

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