Safety

  URL: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2020/homefit-guide.html

  Short Description: Free guide on making a home safer for aging in place (lighting, grab bars, layout).

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

  URL: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.html

  Short Description: Fire prevention, emergency planning, and safety checklists.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

  URL: https://www.cdc.gov/falls

  Short Description: Federal health information on preventing falls, injuries, and home hazards.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Health Agency

  URL: https://www.dallascityhall.com/departments/officeemergencymanagement

  Short Description: City resources for weather events, evacuations, and emergency planning.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: City Program

  URL: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medication-safety-tips-older-adults

  Short Description: Medication storage, fall risks, and interactions guidance for older adults.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Agency

  URL: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/fire/emergency-management

  Short Description: Local emergency planning, alerts, and safety guidelines.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: City Program

  URL: https://medlineplus.gov/homesafety.html

  Short Description: Medical-grade safety information, including preventing falls, burns, and poisoning.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Health Library

  URL: https://www.ncoa.org/article/falls-prevention

  Short Description: Official fall-prevention resources, home checklists, and safety tips for older adults.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

  URL: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/older-adult-falls

  Short Description: Safety data and fall-prevention recommendations for older adults.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

  URL: https://www.ready.gov/older-adults

  Short Description: Federal disaster-preparedness guidance specifically for older adults.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Emergency Program

  URL: https://www.esfi.org/home-safety

  Short Description: Electrical safety tips to reduce fire risks and shocks in the home.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Safety Foundation

  URL: https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/emergency-preparedness.html

  Short Description: County-level emergency preparedness information for seniors.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: County Program

  URL: https://www.tdi.texas.gov/home

  Short Description: Tips on preventing fire, weather, and home safety hazards for Texas residents.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Agency

  URL: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/safety

  Short Description: Statewide guidance for senior safety, abuse prevention, and emergency preparedness.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Agency

  URL: https://texashelp.tamu.edu

  Short Description: Texas weather risks (heat, flooding, tornadoes) and preparedness guides.

  Category: Safety

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Extension Program