Easy Home Modifications TO PREVENT FALLS
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, sending more than two million people to the emergency department each year. Many fall hazards are right in our own homes, and a few inexpensive changes could lower your fall-risk.
Key Prevention Strategies:
Install Grab Rails: Near showers, bathtubs and toilets.
Use Hand Rails: Along indoor and outdoor staircases, hallways and anywhere you feel you need the extra support.
Stay active: Do gentle exercises like walking, strength training, or tai chi to build leg strength and improve balance.
Wear proper shoes: Choose sturdy, flat shoes with non-skid soles instead of walking in socks or slick slippers.
Remove hazards: Clear clutter, electrical cords, and loose rugs from walkways, and secure mats with double-sided tape.
Improve lighting: Place nightlights in hallways, bathrooms, and bedrooms, and keep a lamp within reach of your bed.
Check health factors: Get your vision and hearing tested regularly, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medications for side-effects like dizziness. You can also consult local resources.
Contact us or call the TEAM 03 9466 3211 for your mobility solutions.
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