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KITCHEN:
Look at your kitchen and eating area.

•Are the things you use often on high shelves?
Move items in your cabinets. Keep things you use often on the lower shelves (about waist level).

•Is your step stool unsteady?
If you must use a step stool, get one with a bar to hold on to. Never use a chair as a step stool.

BATHROOMS:
Look at all your bathrooms.

•Is the tub or shower floor slippery?
Put a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub or shower.

•Do you need some support when you get in and out of the tub or up from the toilet?
Have a carpenter put grab bars inside the tub and next to the toilet.

BEDROOMS:
Look at all your bedrooms.

•Is the light near the bed hard to reach?
Place a lamp close to the bed where it’s easy to reach.

•Is the path from your bed to the bathroom dark?
Put in a night light so you can see where you’re walking. Some night-lights go on by themselves after dark.

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“I put a lamp on each side of my bed. Now it’s easy to find the light if I wake up at night.”

 

Other Things You Can Do to Prevent Falls

Exercise regularly. Exercise makes you stronger and improves your balance and coordination. Have your doctor or pharmacist look at all the medicines you take, even over-the-counter medicines. Some medicines can make you sleepy or dizzy. Have your vision checked at least once a year by an eye doctor. Poor vision can increase your risk of falling. Get up slowly after you sit or lie down. Wear shoes both inside and outside the house. Avoid going barefoot or wearing slippers. Improve the lighting in your home. Put in brighter light bulbs. Florescent bulbs are bright and cost less to use. It’s safest to have uniform lighting in a room. Add lighting to dark areas. Hang lightweight curtains or shades to reduce glare. Paint a contrasting color on the top edge of all steps so you can see the stairs better. For example, use a light color paint on dark wood.

Other Safety Tips

Keep emergency numbers in large print near each phone. Put a phone near the floor in case you fall and can’t get up. Think about wearing an alarm device that will bring help in case you fall and can’t get up.

         
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