✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

21.5 – Checking Smoke Detectors and Filters: Checking smoke detectors and filters regularly protects your health and safety. Smoke detectors should be tested monthly using the built-in button and have their batteries replaced at least once a year. A working detector provides life-saving warnings in case of fire or carbon monoxide. Clean dust around sensors so they respond accurately. Air filters in heating and cooling systems should be checked every few months—replace them when dirty to keep airflow clean and energy use efficient. Clogged filters make appliances work harder and raise costs. Keeping a schedule for these tasks ensures consistency and peace of mind. These small checks take only minutes but carry serious importance. Maintaining them demonstrates care for both yourself and anyone sharing your living space, turning maintenance into an act of daily protection and responsibility.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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