...To keep you from falling.
With falls sending about three million older people to emergency departments each year and causing 95% of hip fractures among older adults, it’s time to take steps to protect your mobility and independence. Look around your home with this list, evaluate potential fall risks, and make necessary fixes in every room.
In The Bedroom
The risk: A lack of lighting for nighttime trips to the bathroom or kitchen. “Many older adults have difficulty with vision, especially in the dark. If you can’t see things, you may easily bump into them and fall,” says Kale.
The fix: Light the pathways you know you’ll use when it’s dark in your home. Install night lights or motion sensor lights.
In The Living Room
The risk: Furniture that blocks the flow of traffic; rugs that could slip; loose wall-to-wall carpeting; floor clutter.
This story is from the December 2017 edition of Health & Nutrition.
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