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6/11/25, 11:25 AM FDF's new home safety guidelines address real needs of seniors with realistic solutions: Al Rumaithi - Aletihad News Center
Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).

Speaking to Aletihad, Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director-General of the FDF, said the foundation relied "on a
set of integrated principles and strategies that ensure successful execution with lasting impact".

The FDF's studies pinpointed common hazards in seniors' living spaces. To ensure that the safety solutions were

realistic, the foundation took "a participatory approach that brought together senior citizens, their family members, and

other relevant stakeholders", Al Rumaithi said.

The manual provides important suggestions for lowering hazards and improving home comfort. These consist of non-
slip flooring, restroom and hallway support handles, enhanced lighting, and accessible doorways.

To help seniors manage their surroundings with independence, it also incorporates smart home solutions, including
motion sensors, emergency alert systems, in-home health monitors, fall detection technology, and voice-activated

lighting and air conditioning.

"This initiative holds profound humanitarian and social value, as it seeks to safeguard senior citizens from household

hazards and promote their sense of safety and independence at home," Al Rumaithi said.

She emphasised that the project supports national efforts to build inclusive communities that recognise and respond

to the unique needs of older adults.

Implementation Strategy

To effectively implement the guidelines, the FDF has established partnerships with both public and private sector
organisations. It will launch awareness programmes that will educate professionals and families about the importance

of designing age-friendly houses. The programme also offers family consultations and professional training,
guaranteeing that house upgrades are both structurally solid and customised to each homeowner's needs, Al

Rumaithi said.

The guide will be made available both digitally and in print. It will be accessible through the foundation's website and

distributed at FDF centres and relevant community events.

"The institution will work diligently towards making it available to the concerned families through a multi-channel

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