National Safe at Home Week is August 22 – 26

Home-related injuries can adversely affect a senior’s quality of life and threaten her ability to remain at home.  The main causes of in-home injuries and fatalities are slips, trips and falls.  Use the following tips to keep your senior safe at home:

·         Install grab bars in the tub or shower, if possible.

·         Place nightlights at the top and bottom of all staircases and in all bathrooms, bedrooms and other dark places. 

·         Tape small rugs to the floor.

·         Clean up spills immediately.

·         Encourage your client to wear non-slip shoes or closed-back slippers in the house.

·         Keep hallways and stairs clear of misplaced objects.

·         Inspect all handrails to ensure they are secure, and repair loose or missing handrails.