{"id":1630,"date":"2022-12-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.villages.com.au\/?p=1630"},"modified":"2022-12-19T01:23:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T01:23:51","slug":"make-your-home-safe-for-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villages.com.au\/lifestyle\/make-your-home-safe-for-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your home safe for the holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1630\" class=\"elementor elementor-1630\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42f07d8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42f07d8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0b5bbb\" data-id=\"e0b5bbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486018c elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"486018c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A<strong>s a wise man once said, it\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year \u2013 but for older people, the holidays can pose some unexpected hazards. If you have older parents or friends coming by this year, consider some of these helpful tips to make this silly season a safe one.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Make sure the garden is in shape: <\/strong>It\u2019s a great time of year to sit out in the sun with family and friends. If you\u2019ve been letting your gardening slip a bit, however, it\u2019s time to clear away any overgrown plants and other obstacles, get rid of moss and leaves on the paths to avoid slips and falls, make sure the deck has no protruding nails \u2013 and don\u2019t forget to stow away the hose in its reel, either!<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Get the furniture in order: <\/strong>Have a look at how your interior is arranged, and make it easy for people to get around your home, with <strong>plenty of clear paths<\/strong> from room to room \u2013 especially if you have kids coming around, who are all but certain to plonk themselves down to play with their presents wherever they please (having a corner set aside for the children may help with that)!<br \/><br \/>While you\u2019re doing that, as well, be sure to <strong>check for any rugs that may hide tripping or slipping hazards like toys and power cords<\/strong>, especially if the rug itself is likely to blend into the floor.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li><strong>Consider your tree and decorations:<\/strong> Everyone who loves Christmas loves a big tree, but it may be worth thinking about choosing a tabletop tree instead \u2013 there is less risk of tripping over cables, it will be easier to move around the living room, and your older friends or parents will likely find it less difficult to help you trim it.<br \/><br \/>Speaking of decorations, by the way, you\u2019ll want to <strong>avoid things like candles, glass ornaments, or twinkling lights<\/strong>: candles are a fire hazard, glass or similar materials are very breakable, and blinking lights can be disorienting. Instead, think about steady lights, plastic ornaments, and battery-operated candles.<\/li><\/ul><p>Getting your home ready for the holidays can be a pain at the best of times \u2013 but if you carefully think about the <strong>needs of any older guests<\/strong>, you can have a safe and happy time this year without having to worry about any nasty surprises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a wise man once said, it\u2019s the most wonderful time of the year \u2013 but for older people, the holidays can pose some unexpected hazards. 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