You can help prevent falls by making changes to unsafe areas in your home.
In stairways, hallways, and pathways:
- Make sure there is good lighting with light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs.
- Keep areas where you walk tidy.
- Check that all carpets are fixed firmly to the floor so they won’t slip. Put no-slip strips on tile and wooden floors. You can buy these strips at the hardware store.
July 11, 2008 – 3:13 pm
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By Drali
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Posted in Seniors' Health
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Tagged area rugs, bed, electric cords, floor, good lighting, Home, light switches, night, telephone, unsafe areas
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Falls and accidents seldom “just happen.” The more you take care of your overall health and well-being, the more likely you’ll be to lower your chances of falling. Here are a few hints:
- Ask your doctor about a special test – called a bone mineral density test – that tells how strong your bones are. If need be, your doctor can prescribe new medications that will help make your bones stronger and harder to break.
July 11, 2008 – 2:55 pm
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By Drali
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Posted in Seniors' Health
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Tagged bone mineral density, bone mineral density test, doctor, Don, exercise, exercise program, Hearing, Home, nighttime temperature, special test, test
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