State Representative Savet Constantine (D – Wilton, New Canaan, Ridgefield) welcomes $60,000 in state funding to launch The Home Safety Program through Stay at Home in Wilton, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors age in place.
The funding supports a free home safety assessment for members and a checklist of repairs and recommendations from accredited professionals designed to improve home accessibility. In an effort to ensure overall safety through minor modifications and repairs, everyday issues that lead to an increased fall risk will be addressed, such as replacing burnt-out lightbulbs, securing loose carpet edges, safely moving cords and other trip hazards, installing grab bars in bathrooms, and removing items to prevent falls.
“Aging is not a problem to solve, it is a privilege to plan for,” said Rep. Savet Constantine. “This funding will help make homes safer, promote independence, and provide peace of mind for seniors and their families by ensuring trusted help is available. It is also a meaningful reminder that our seniors are valued, cared for, prioritized, and never forgotten.”
“It is always rewarding when goals align, as our mission has always been to help our seniors remain independent and engaged,” said Lisa Roman, Vice President of Stay at Home in Wilton. “Now we have direct and meaningful support from the state to further our mission.”
Stay At Home in Wilton will host a meeting for members on The Home Safety Program on Thursday, January 29 at 2 p.m. in the Comstock Community Center in Wilton. Interested seniors can find more information here or call (203) 762-2600.
Rep. Savet Constantine serves as Vice Chair of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and is a member of the Energy & Technology and Education Committees. She represents the 42nd District, which includes Wilton, New Canaan, and Ridgefield.
