Making your home fall-proof
What hazards at home might make me more likely to fall?
If you have problems with balance or walking or have poor eyesight, take some time to look around your home and check for things that might make you more likely to fall. Some common hazards in the home include:
- Clutter where you walk.
- Electrical cords.
- Furniture or other sharp-edged items in the normal pathways through your house.
- Poor lighting.
- Raised doorway thresholds.
- Slippery floors.
- Steps and stairways.
- Throw rugs.
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| Author: | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH | Last Updated: July 9, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma | |
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