Radon is very dangerous. It can even be fatal if someone is exposed to it for too long or in too large amounts. It is very important that you help to keep your elderly loved one safe from radon. While many new homeowners will have their home tested for radon, people who have lived in the same home for years don\u2019t usually do this. However, you should have radon levels checked in your elderly loved one\u2019s home. There are some other things you should know about helping to keep your elderly loved one safe from radon.<\/p>\n
Knowing Their Risk Level<\/strong><\/p>\n The first thing that you should figure out is what your elderly loved one\u2019s risk level is for being exposed to radon. Did you know that around 1 in every 15 houses throughout the United States has high levels of radon. You can check the Environmental Protection Agency to see what the risk is in your elderly loved one\u2019s neighborhood. Even if this map says that your elderly loved one\u2019s home is low-risk or no-risk, you should still get their home tested just to be sure.<\/p>\n