Reducing the Risk of Falls in Your Home

Reducing the Risk of Falls in Your Home

It is an unfortunate fact of life that as we get older, we become more prone to diseases of aging such as cancers, strokes, heart conditions, osteoporosis, muscle weaknesses and more. Add forgetfulness and poor eyesight into the mix, as well as a cocktail of medications and general clumsiness and it is minute wonder that one of the most frequent accidents surrounded by the elderly people is a simple trip or fall in the home.

Whether it is misjudging the position of a chair, not being able to push yourself up out of bed or an awkward movement when getting out of a bath, injuries in the home can be confidence-knocking and very upsetting to man who was once much more independent that they now find themselves. Such accidents can even be life-threatening. Yet, by taking a few simple measures, many accidents can be avoided, belief and independence can be regained and your life can be prolonged.

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One of the simplest things that you can do to make your home safer in your old age is to make sure that the house is neat and tidy. As well as creating a somewhat stressful environment, having a crowded, cluttered floor space, trailing cables or high-stacked shelves can put unnecessary hazards in your way. Wear correctly fitting shoes or gripping house slippers indoors so that you do not slip or trip, and make sure rugs are secured into place with a non-slip backing. Take extra care when mopping floors or if you have spilled something liquid since this too can be an accident waiting to happen.

If you struggle to stand after sitting down in a chair, or to sit after standing, a lift chair could be a worthwhile investment. Not only do these chairs raise, lower and recline to make you more comfortable when seated, they also rise up using a very simple control to put you in a safer, more comfortable position from which to sit or stand without putting undue stress on the knees, hips or arms.

A similar lifting mechanism can be purchased for use with toilet seats or commodes too; slipping in the bathroom is even more likely and perilous due to smooth, tiled floors and the added hazard of splashes of water from the bath or basin. To growth protection in the bathroom, think investing in non-slip bath or shower mats and grab rails to aid in pulling yourself up from a seated position and regaining your balance.

Another tasteless location for trips and falls to happen is on the stairs. Externally, for small flights of steps such as the step to your front door or organery steps, you might want to invest in a ramp. Even if you do not use a wheelchair or walking frame, ramps can help you to avoid lifting the legs too high and causing strain on the knees from the stepping motion. Indoors, if you have stairs to the upper story of your house, a stair lift would be a more practical solution. These glide you safely and facilely upstairs and down again so that you can enjoy your whole home without fear of falling.

Reducing the Risk of Falls in Your Home

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