Helping a Parent Stay Home: Resources Worth Bookmarking
Helping a parent stay in the home they love? You do not have to figure it out alone. Below are a few trusted, no-cost resources worth bookmarking, whether you are just starting to think about it or already deep in the day-to-day of supporting a loved one.
Resources worth bookmarking
- AARP HomeFit Guide. A free, room-by-room guide to making a home safer and easier to live in as we age. Practical, well-illustrated, and written for families. Visit aarp.org and search "HomeFit Guide."
- ADRC of Chippewa County. Your local, no-cost first call for aging questions right here in the Chippewa Valley. They connect families to services, benefits, and in-home support. Call (715) 726-7777 or visit chippewacountywi.gov.
- Eldercare Locator. A free national service connecting families to local help: transportation, meals, care partner support, and more. Call 1-800-677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov.
- National Council on Aging. Evidence-based falls prevention programs and clear guides on staying safe and independent at home. Visit ncoa.org.
These get you the information. When you are ready for a professional set of eyes on the home itself, that is where we come in.
A steady, local partner for the home
As a full-time firefighter and paramedic, I have spent my career inside people's homes during their hardest moments. I bring that same steady, practical eye when I walk through a home alongside your family, identifying prioritized changes across the Seven Pillars of a safe home, from grab-bar placement and lighting to fire and life safety.
For families who want an ongoing layer, the Custos Hub by Rockwell adds quiet environmental awareness and activity awareness in the background, so you know when something needs attention, without hovering over your loved one. No pressure. No judgment. Just a steady, local partner for the home.
Ready to start? Our $150 Home Safety & Readiness Audit gives your family a clear written report you own and can act on.