9 Ways To Prevent Trips and Falls At Home

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One of the most common places where falls can occur is in your very own home. Learn how you can correct everyday hazards and protect yourself from trips and falls in the home.

 

 

Getting up too quickly from a bed or chair can make you dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself before moving

 

Exercise regularly to improve strength, balance and co-ordination

 

Remove loose rugs placed on top of fitted carpets or use double-sided tape to secure them to floors

 

Long cords for lamps and telephones should be fixed to walls, not snaking along the floor where people can trip over them 

 

Move frequently used kitchen equipment/food to easier accessible shelves

 

Never use a chair to reach high shelves

 

 

Improve indoor lighting with brighter light bulbs. It’s safest to have general lighting in a room. Add lamps to darker areas

 

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines. Some can make you sleepy or dizzy

 

Have your eyesight checked at least once a year and wear glasses if you need them.

 

 

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