IS YOUR HOME A HAZARD? - Part 2

Continued from 4/6/13 post . . .


These injury prevention tips are especially important for seniors:


- Have grab bars professionally installed inside the tub and next to the toilet

- Position a lamp next to your bed so it's easy to reach

- Use a night-light between bedroom and bathroom

- Exercise regularly to improve balance

- Make sure your doctor or pharmacist examines all medications, including over-the-counter, as some can make you dizzy

- Have your vision checked at least once a year

- Wear sturdy shoes inside and outside your home; don't go barefoot or wear slippers or flip-flops

- Write emergency numbers in large print and keep them near all phones

- Put a phone near the floor and/or keep your cell phone on your person at all times in case you fall and can't get up
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Consumer Reports


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