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Fall Prevention with This Home Safety Checklist

June 14, 2018 By Chris Smythe

Every year, older Americans experience almost 30 million falls, making them one of the leading causes of injury, disability and death. Every senior should take care to create a safe home environment that can help them avoid falls and maintain their independence. This is why we are covering fall prevention in this article.

Fall Prevention Checklist

Each item on the checklist below is important for preventing falls. Go through your house or apartment with this checklist to improve your safety.Home Safety for Disabled

  • Clear all items from stairways and never place items on stairs.
  • Fix any loose steps, tiles or floorboards.
  • Remove any furniture that makes walkways narrow or hard to navigate.
  • Add overhead lighting to stairways and hallways to ensure it is easy to see.
  • Add nightlights in hallways, bathrooms and other rooms you may need to use in the middle of the night.
  • Remove any rugs or use non-slip backing so rugs don’t slip.
  • Place firm, safe handrails on each side of all stairways.
  • Have grab bars installed around toilets and in showers or tubs.
  • Ensure no electrical cords run across walkways. Keep cords coiled up.
  • Place non-slip mats on the floor of the shower or tub.
  • Add a ramp to outdoor entries that are difficult to navigate.
  • If you have difficulty with stairs, have a stairlift installed-inside or out.
  • Make sure to store on all items on shelves that are easy to reach, not too high or too low.
  • Always clear—or have someone else clear-sidewalks of snow. Add salt to sidewalks to help prevent ice.

Check for Other Risk Factors

It’s not just your home environment that affects your risk for falls; your personal health and habits could put you at risk, too. For comprehensive falls prevention, you should also take these actions:

  • Review your medications with your doctor. Some medicines or medicine interactions can cause problems with balance and increase your risk for falls.
  • Get regular, gentle exercise, including strength training, to help improve your balance. Walking, tai chi and water aerobics are typically safe exercises for older adults.
  • Ensure your shoes fit correctly and provide support.
  • Talk to your doctor about any dizziness, previous falls, vertigo or other issues that may indicate you are at risk for a bad fall.

You can find help in preventing falls from physicians, physical therapists and even your family members.

The experts at Hampton Roads Mobility can assist you, too. Our trained staff helps people across Hampton Roads create a safe home environment with reliable products like ramps, grab bars, walk-in showers, stair lifts and more.

Contact us today at (757) 663-5457 for a free in-home consultation.

Filed Under: Age in Place, Bathroom Safety, blog, Fall Prevention, Home Accessibility

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