Subsidize the elderly to install bathroom handrails and non-slip mats, and the allowance is extended to the elderly over 75 years old.

(Provided by Toufen Municipal Office)

[Reporter Cai Zhengmin/Miaoli Report] The Toufen City Office of Miaoli County pointed out that in order to prevent the elderly from falling at home and create a safer and more convenient barrier-free home environment, the "Subsidy Measures for the Improvement of the Home Environment Safety of the Elderly in Toufen City, Miaoli County" was formulated. , to subsidize the installation of handrails and non-slip mats for bathroom and toilet handrails and anti-slip mats for households with citizenship or actual residence status and who are over 75 years old.

Last year, the Toufen Municipal Office opened households for the elderly over 80 years old, and applied for subsidies for bath and toilet handrails and anti-slip mats. Insurance, safe and warm at home.

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Luo Xuezhu, the mayor of Toufen, said that the elders are prone to fall accidents when using toilets and bathrooms. The Toufen Municipal Office provides subsidies for the installation of bathroom handrails and non-slip mats. It has been well received for a year since it was opened. Now the eligibility for applications starts from 80 years old. It is revised down to 75 years old, and it is estimated that nearly 6,000 people will benefit.

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