Hazards in the Home
You can find these on the floor for decoration or comfort in any room.
What is throw rugs?
Taking multiples of these without being reviewed by a professional, can increase your risk of falling.
What are medications?
When standing up from a wheelchair, this is the first thing you should do.
What is locking the brakes?
This tool will help you pick up an object from the floor.
What is a reacher?
These furry friends can get tangled up in our feet! Be aware of this.
What are dogs or cats?
Turning these on in dark hallways or stairwells can help you to see better, especially in the evening.
What is a light switch/ night light?
If you have a prescription for these, you need to wear them and keep them clean to see and hear the best you can.
What are glasses and/or hearing aids?
It is safest to put your hands here when you stand up.
What is the armrest of the chair?
This tool helps to put your shoes on.
What is a shoe horn?
It is important to keep this with you at all times in case of a fall.
What is a life alert and/or cell phone?
Wearing these on your feet will prevent slipping or foot injury.
What is skid-proof shoes or grip socks?
Staying in bed for long periods of time can lead to this, increasing your risk for fall.
What is muscle weakness?
You should feel this against your legs before you sit down.
What is the chair?
This tool gives you support through both hands to help your balance when standing and walking.
What is a walker?
Who are family members and doctors?
Doing this will make walkways in your home safe to navigate.
What is unclutter paths and remove electrical cords?
Dehydration can cause dizziness, so remember to drink plenty of this, especially when exercising or when outside on a hot day.
What is drink water?
Store these items within arms reach when not in use.
What are walkers, canes, reachers, etc.?
This tool gives you support through one hand when walking and can be used on stairs.
What is a cane?
If you are unable to go up and down stairs safely, you can use this to get into your home.
What is a ramp?
Common ways to prevent falls in the bathroom.
What are grab bars, non-skid strips and keeping floors dry?
Numbness and tingling in your feet can decrease this when you are moving.
What is balance?
When having difficulty standing up from a chair, try this to help.
What is scooting forward?
This tool can be added to your mattress to make is easier to roll.
What is bed rails?
When you start to feel fatigued or short of breath, it is best to do this to prevent falls.
What is a seated rest break?