On Falling
As many as one in three elderly will experience an accident involving a fall. The injuries that can result from this are very serious. A fall in the home is most common, and can be life threatening. A bad fall can change a elderly person’s life. With it being such a common issue, there are many pointers out there for avoiding these dangerous all all too common accidents. This article identifies the most frequent areas inside a home where falls occur, and provides ideas for minor renovations that will help improve safety in the home. There are many things that can help protect a loved one from a potential fall, many of them include clutter consciousness. By better understanding the circumstances and trends that occur in relation to falls, it can be better avoided.
- Keep track of pets, as these creatures are responsible for more than 86,000 fall-related injuries each year.
- Wear properly-fitting shoes or slippers with non-skid soles, throughout the home and especially on stairs.
- Replace slippers that have stretched out of shape and are too loose.
- Never walk with socks or stockings on hardwood floors.
- Think about wearing an alarm device that will bring help in case you cannot get up from a fall.
- Arrange furniture to allow a clear pathway between rooms.
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