Chesapeake Caregivers Earns the Senior Home Safety Specialist® Designation
Strengthening our concierge-level commitment to helping Maryland seniors age safely and independently in the homes they love.
Chesapeake Caregivers is proud to announce the attainment of the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) designation through Age Safe® America, placing us among a select group of certified professionals nationwide equipped to help older adults and their families navigate the serious challenges of home safety, fall prevention, personal security, and financial exploitation.
Why the Senior Home Safety Specialist® Credential Matters
This comprehensive credential is the only designation of its kind offered to professionals in the senior services industry. Graduates span a wide range of disciplines, from occupational and physical therapists to home care providers, aging-in-place specialists, EMS professionals, and dedicated caregivers. What unites every SHSS graduate is a shared commitment to helping seniors remain safe and independent in the homes they cherish.
Approximately one-third of adults age 65+ fall in their home each year. By 2030, the CDC estimates that the cost of these injuries will be nearly $100 billion a year. Accidental falls have become epidemic in America. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury, and every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall.
According to an AARP survey, nearly 90% of seniors have stated a strong desire to remain in their own home. Yet studies show that 85% have done nothing to prepare their homes for aging. Preparation, not reaction, is the key to successfully aging in place.
If you or someone you love is facing these natural challenges, contact Chesapeake Caregivers to perform a thorough safety audit of your home. A careful inspection helps us create a personalized plan for modifications that make daily life safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable, ensuring that you or your loved ones can age in place for years to come.
Personalized Caregiving with a Concierge Approach
At Chesapeake Caregivers, our SHSS certification is more than a credential; it’s a natural extension of the concierge-level, personalized care philosophy at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to truly understand each client’s home environment, health history, daily routines, and personal goals before developing a safety plan tailored specifically to them.
Our home safety assessments go beyond checklists. We evaluate lighting, flooring, bathroom fixtures, entryways, stairways, and emergency access, and we walk through every recommendation with clients and family members so they understand not just what to change, but why it matters. For families managing the care of an aging parent from a distance, this peace-of-mind partnership is invaluable.
Whether the need is to identify fall hazards, recommend grab-bar placement, assess cognitive safety concerns, or flag vulnerabilities to financial exploitation, our team approaches every visit with the attentiveness and discretion of a trusted advisor, not simply a service provider.
About Chesapeake Caregivers
Chesapeake Caregivers is a locally owned, relationship-driven home care company serving greater Maryland. At Chesapeake Caregivers, we are more than an in-home care provider. We are a family, dedicated to building relationships and delivering compassionate, personalized care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our team combines clinical knowledge with genuine compassion and, now, with the SHSS designation, specialized expertise in the home safety assessments that make aging in place truly achievable.
Learn more about our services online or call 410.919.0190.
About Age Safe® America
Age Safe® America is a national membership, training, advocacy, and services organization dedicated to meeting the growing need for Home Safety Assessments and Aging-in-Place Home Modifications. To learn more, visit agesafeamerica.com.
Schedule Your Home Safety Assessment
A safer home begins with a single conversation. Our certified team is ready to evaluate your space and build a personalized plan for lasting independence. Contact us to learn more.
