The following Fall Prevention Safety Tips can help reduce your risk of falling inside your home:
- Make sure banisters on staircases are secure
- Placing handrails on both sides of all staircases
- Removing or securing rugs with double-sided tape or non-skid pads
- Removing soap buildup on the bathtub and shower floors
- Keeping cooking gear and clothing within reach
- Replacing low-watt lightbulbs with brighter ones and raising shades and open curtains
- Removing plants and furniture (and other obstacles) that are in high-traffic areas
- Getting annual eye exams
- Wearing shoes with non-slip soles
- Talking to your doctor if your medication makes you dizzy
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