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W.G. Construction LLC
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Residential & Commercial
• New Home Construction
• New Addition Renovation
• Hollow Tile Wall • Demolition
• ADU (Accessible Dwelling Unit) Specializing In Concrete:
• House Slabs • Foundations
• Sidewalks • Driveways
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HAWAII RENOVATION FEBRUARY 19, 2023
KEEP SAFETY TOP OF
MIND THIS YEAR
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it’s time to get ready for the fu- ture. Even if you don’t feel like a senior, you are. And because we are seniors, we need to be proactive about our health. Eat better, drink less and exercise more.
This alone will not stop a silly accident, though. As we get older, we don’t think about the consequences of not creat- ing a safe environment. How- ever, all of us seniors need to be proactive in our home envi- ronments. So, how do we be- come environmentally proac- tive? We need to break down key accident-prone areas in our homes. The main ones are stairs, slippery walkways and bathrooms.
Use mildew cleaners and be very careful when wearing dress shoes. Put down non-slip strips and walk slower.
2) Stairs For sure, no slid- ing on the railing. Hold the railing. That’s what it is for. Go slower, especially down, and be extra careful if you are carrying something.
3) Bathrooms Seventy- two percent of all seniors get hurt in the bathroom. Ninety-
es, another year has flown by and if you are a senior like me
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nine percent of these accidents are from getting in and out of the bathtub. Get rid of the
bathtub. Put in a shower with handibars, a non-slip floor and a seat. Change the bathroom floor to a non-slip vinyl floor. Use handibars for towel bars and get a taller toilet. Keep it simple but safe.
There are many other ideas for the home to make it envi- ronmentally safe, and as we get older, it is pretty much the smartest thing we can do. Why? Because who can afford
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