August 11, 2026Est. digital edition
Living Well

Small home changes that make aging in place safer

Most falls happen in a handful of predictable spots. Addressing them costs far less than a single hospital stay.

By Priya Nair·Consumer Money WriterPublished ·5 min read
Lighting, grab bars and thresholds are the usual first fixes.
Lighting, grab bars and thresholds are the usual first fixes.

Most falls happen in a handful of predictable spots. Addressing them costs far less than a single hospital stay. The full text of this report is part of our expanding edition and will appear here in this template.

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