Falls
Getting these checked at least once a year, especially if you notice changes in your vision, can help decrease risk for falls.
Eyes
Where should you store commonly used items in the kitchen to avoid having to reach or climb which can often cause a loss of balance?
Counter top, lower cabinets, within reach
Place this in the tub to avoid slipping while taking a shower.
Shower mat
Make sure this is adequate throughout your home and around entrances to ensure that you can see any obstacles that could trip you.
Lighting
Having these on at least one side of every staircase could help conserve energy and decrease risk for falls.
Handrails
Having these around the house, especially in the bathroom, will help you see at night should you need to get up.
Nightlight
Using one of these to pick up objects off the floor or retrieve items high overhead will make the job easier and reduce your risk of loosing your balance.
Reacher
What should you do if you fall in the bathroom and you are by yourself?
Crawl to a phone, push life alert button, etc.
Checking the functioning and batteries of these, which should be located near all bedrooms, could save your life in the event of a fire.
Smoke detector
Ensuring all windows and doors have this secure feature will reduce risks of break-ins.
Locks
Having these on the ground in your home can increase your risk of slipping or tripping.
throw rugs, area rugs
Wearing this type of shirt while cooking is risky, especially while leaning/reaching over a pot or pan cooking on the stove.
Long sleeve, loose fitting
Having one of these in your shower will allow you to conserve energy and rest if needed.
Shower chair
Keeping bushes and foliage pruned around these areas will help decrease risk for falls.
Walkways, doorways
Installing grab-bars in these areas will decrease your risk of falling, especially under wet/slippery conditions.
Bathroom- next to toilet, in shower
How do electrical cords increase your risk of falling?
Tripping
What should you do if you need to move heavy or awkward objects to reduce risk of hurting yourself or having a fall?
Ask for help, use a dolly, use a walker with a seat
Why should towel racks be mounted securely to the wall?
If you fall, this may be the first thing you grab.
Avoid storing objects near these to avoid fire risk, especially in the winter.
Having this feature in your bathroom will make showering while seated much easier.
Handheld showerhead
Doing these three things to maintain your health and strength will put you at much less of a risk for falls.
What is eating healthy, exercising, and taking medications regularly.
Doing this while cooking is very unsafe, and can often occur if you get distracted by a TV show, phone call, or a visitor.
Leaving food unattended on the stove
List 3 ways to stay safe in the bathroom and avoid falls.
Use a shower mat, get help if needed, keep phone near by, keep towels off of the floor, etc.
How can you decrease your risk of falling outside of your home during icy or wet weather?
Use salt on walkways, get assistance, stay indoors if you can, etc.
Installing one of these, such as Slomin's Shield or ADT, will give you the piece of mind of knowing that your home is under 24 hour surveillance.
Home security system