Falls Are Preventable
Falls are the number one cause of injury for people 65 and older. By being aware of safety hazards in the home and community and making changes to the environment a person can feel safer and less at risk of falling.
Factors That Can Increase the Risk of Falling
Fear of Falls Memory Problems
Improper Footwear Multiple medications
Poor Vision Hazards in and around the home
Depression
Fear of Falls Memory Problems
Improper Footwear Multiple medications
Poor Vision Hazards in and around the home
Depression
Home Safety Checklist
__ Install good lighting inside and outside your home
__ Secure all steps and remove or replace worn carpeting
__ Install handrails on both sides of steps
__ Install lever handles on all doors and faucets
__ Install grab bars in bathroom and showers
__ Consider installing a higher comfort height toilet
__ Install pull-down shelving & Lazy Susans in cabinets
__ Set hot water heater at 120 degrees or lower
__ Install good lighting inside and outside your home
__ Secure all steps and remove or replace worn carpeting
__ Install handrails on both sides of steps
__ Install lever handles on all doors and faucets
__ Install grab bars in bathroom and showers
__ Consider installing a higher comfort height toilet
__ Install pull-down shelving & Lazy Susans in cabinets
__ Set hot water heater at 120 degrees or lower
Falls Prevention Resources:
aarp.org - Home Fit Guide
metlife.com - Falls Prevention Essentials & Aging in Place workbook
nihseniorhealth.gov - NIH Senior Health
iona.org - Iona Senior Services
dcoa.dc.gov - DC Office on Aging
pbehelp.com - Push Button Emergency Help
Check your local city and state agencies
aarp.org - Home Fit Guide
metlife.com - Falls Prevention Essentials & Aging in Place workbook
nihseniorhealth.gov - NIH Senior Health
iona.org - Iona Senior Services
dcoa.dc.gov - DC Office on Aging
pbehelp.com - Push Button Emergency Help
Check your local city and state agencies