Home Safety

The home is the most common place for older adults to fall.

There are a number of simple and inexpensive changes you can make to your home to reduce the risk of falling.

Top eight things you can do:

Clear clutter from walkways and stairs.
Install handrails on both sides of stairs.
Keep walkways, steps and handrails in good repair.
Remove carpets or rugs that present a tripping hazard.
Use only non-slip rugs on the kitchen and bathroom floor, and non-skid mats, decals or abrasive strips in the bathtub and shower.
Install nightlights in the bedroom, bathroom and hallways.
Take the Home Safety Challenge.
Learn eight ways to modify your daily activities so that you can reduce the risks of falling in your home.