It has been estimated by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission that since 1981, approximately 622,000 people over the age of 65 were rushed and treated in hospital emergency rooms because of accidents that occurred at home. CPSC said that the hazards are easily overlooked but they are fairly easy to fix as well.

CPSC is concerned with all the areas of the home. All electrical and telephone cords should be checked. The rugs, runners and mats must be well placed in certain areas. Smoke detectors, electrical outlets and switches must be checked from time to time. More importantly, the house should have and emergency exit plan just in case something happens.