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The goal of many families is to keep their elders living at home for as long as possible. That expectation can be dashed when someone has a fall in the home. It is no secret that vision, hearing and balance decline with advancing age, leading to an increased risk of falling. It is a good idea to periodically evaluate your home to make sure that practical steps have been taken to reduce the risk of falls. Here are some tips:
Bathrooms. A bathroom requires sure footing, good balance and muscle strength. Bathrooms are much safer with these features:
- Grab bars by the toilet and in the shower that are fastened to the wall studs
- Non-skid surfaces in the shower and on the bathroom floor.
- Shampoo and soap shelf at waist to shoulder level
- A seat in the shower for those who cannot stand for long periods.
- A hand held shower nozzle.
- A high toilet seat
- A night light
For the full tips around the home visit our most recent blog post here: http://whiteoakcottages.com/home-safety-tips/