We publish our newsletter quarterly. Please click on one of the links
below to see a past issue or article.
These are some things to consider for a safer environment to help
prevent falls.
| Risk Factors |
Interventions Required |
| Throw or scatter rugs |
Remove or secure to floor |
| Poor lighting |
Replace bulbs / nightlights |
| Cluttered walking areas |
Keep walkways clear |
| Slippery surfaces |
Keep floors dry - wipe stills up |
| No bath mat on non-skid strips |
Use either a bath mat or non-skid strips, not both |
| Diminished vision |
Use night lights - have vision tested |
| Weakness |
Get enough rest, use walker, cane, wheelchair, raised toilet
seat with arms |
| Dizziness |
Use grab bars, rise slowly before you start to walk |
| Poor balance |
Use ramps instead of steps, rise slowly to stand before you
start to walk, handrails |
| Gait disturbance |
Use bath seat, hand held showerhead, cane or walker, and
reachers to pick up things |
| Frequent nighttime urination |
Bedside commode, avoid steps, avo8id alcohol or alot to
drink before bed, use a nightlight. |
| Carpets or rugs |
Use low pile carpets and rugs |
