Aging in Place
Planning a home so someone can remain there safely and comfortably as needs change.
Plain-English Terms
Safer Home & Power Glossary
Clear definitions for the terms families hear when planning safer homes, power readiness, aging-in-place upgrades, security, automation, and care plans.
Critical Loads
The circuits or devices that matter most during an outage, such as heat, sump pump, refrigeration, Wi-Fi, medical-device outlets, lights, and security.
Curbless Shower
A shower designed with little or no raised threshold, often used in accessible-ready bathroom planning.
E-1 Electrical Partner
A licensed Connecticut Unlimited Electrical Contractor partner who performs regulated electrical work where required.
Electrical Readiness
A planning review of panel capacity, circuits, labeling, loads, generator needs, EV readiness, lighting, and smart-home requirements.
Essential Load Backup
A backup power approach focused on selected critical circuits instead of the entire home.
Family Visibility
Privacy-aware ways for family to understand whether the home is safe, accessible, powered, and secure.
Home Safety Assessment
A structured review that turns risks, priorities, photos, and family concerns into a written roadmap.
Low-Threshold Shower
A shower with a reduced step-in height, often used to reduce bathing risk.
Smart Lock
A lock or keypad system that can support caregiver codes, family access, temporary access, and documented backup entry.
Transfer Switch
Electrical equipment used to safely connect generator power to selected circuits or the home, scoped by qualified electrical professionals.
Whole-Home Resilience
A coordinated plan for safety, power, lighting, security, automation, storm readiness, and long-term support.