Is Your Home Safe for Older Persons?🏠👴🏽👵🏽
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How can you make sure that your home is safe, not only for you, but especially older persons (who are still very active), or those who need more assistance?
There are basic, internationally recognised , general advice that is consistent and , in most cases , inexpensive:
Let's take room by room:
1/ INDOORS: lighting - general - overhead; no glare, hallways
--🛀🏽🚽🚿BATHROOM -(70% of falls occur here!😱)- non slip floors; grab bars; a chair installed for comfort; easy in and out; good drainage;
- -🛏️BEDROOM: no rugs; free of clutter; a bed that is safe to get in and out
- 🫙KITCHEN - smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors; non- slip pot holders ;non skid shoes
--LIVING ROOM- remove all clutter; ensure space for walkers and wheel chairs if needed; NO RUGS!
OUTDOORS:
--LIGHTING! Including sensors
--If stairs- safe railings; non skid steps or ramp;
-- Remove all foliage debris, mossy areas (gutters spill over); and ensure windows are not blocked by trees or bush; use thicker curtains as needed.
PERSONAL:
-- "Easy on; custom for those with mobility issues- they are also fashinable!
--SAFE SHOES- indoors and outdoors
Finally- discuss as a FAMILY and stay SAFE!
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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