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Senior Safety Tips For the Home

Grab Bars can Make Bathrooms SaferSafety and Prevention: Every year, one-third to one-half of the 65 and over population experiences a fall. Falls are a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. In the case of falls – An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The National Center for Prevention of Home Injury Suggests:
Grab bars in all shower, tub and toilet areas
Secure railings on both sides of all stairs.
Slide-out shelves on cupboards to avoid climbing or reaching below
Levered doorknobs and faucets
Smooth threshold floors
  
What you can do easily:
Remove area rugs
Keep your home well lit and use night lights
Place safety skid in all slippery areas
Exercise to stay strong
  
 

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