Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling is urging Wilmington families hosting older relatives to fix home fall hazards the CDC highlights.
Wilmington, NC (PRUnderground) November 10th, 2026
With the holidays approaching and many Wilmington households preparing to host older parents and grandparents, Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling is encouraging families to walk through their homes and look for the hazards that most often lead to falls.
Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling, an owner-operated company focused on home renovation in wilmington nc, said visiting relatives often notice what the people who live in a house no longer see: a loose step, a slick tub, or a doorway with no handrail.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor, and falling once doubles the chances of falling again.
The CDC reports about 4.5 million emergency department visits each year due to falls among older people, and notes that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults.
Among the risk factors the CDC lists are home hazards such as broken or uneven steps and throw rugs or clutter that can be tripped over, many of which can be changed to help prevent falls.
"Most of the fixes that make a house safer for an older relative are small, and a lot of them can be done before the holidays," said Allan Bartholomew, owner of Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling. "A grab bar, a railing on the back steps, better lighting on the stairs. People put those off for years and then wish they hadn't."
Bathrooms are where many of those changes start. For families considering bathroom remodeling wilmington projects, the company said features such as walk-in showers, grab bars and slip-resistant flooring can be planned in from the beginning.
Outdoor steps and decks deserve the same attention, especially in a coastal climate. As deck builders wilmington nc homeowners call for repairs and replacements, the company recommends checking for loose boards, wobbly railings and uneven stairs before guests arrive.
Kitchens are another common focus when older relatives visit or move in. A kitchen remodel wilmington nc households plan can include better lighting, clear walkways and easier-to-reach storage.
For families planning to have a parent live with them full time, home additions wilmington nc projects can create a first-floor bedroom and bath so stairs are no longer part of the daily routine.
"Walk the house the way your parents would walk it," Bartholomew said. "Start at the front door and go room by room. You'll find the list writes itself."
Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling can be reached at (910) 885-8797.
About Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling
Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling is an owner-operated remodeling company founded by Allan Bartholomew in 2004. The company provides kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, decks and general home improvement in Wilmington, New Hanover County and Brunswick County, with an in-house crew for carpentry, painting, flooring and trim.
Media contact: Allan Bartholomew, Bartholomew Home Improvement & Remodeling, (910) 885-8797, allanbarth1@gmail.com