Preventing Faus
National Senior Safety Week
November 6 to 12, 2014
Tips for Seniors
Consider
installing grip
Secure scatter
rugs in plasé"or
remov em.
Ensure rooms, halls
and doorways are
well lit.
Keep the path
from the bed
to the
Only use ladders
on dry, hard, flat
surfaces, and
keep your body
weight centred.
bathroom
bars in the
clear.
shower or bath.
Keep high traffic Do not store things
areas free of
on the stairs, even
tempordrily.
obstacles.
Store heavy items in I er
cupboards and lighter
ones above.
Avoid
rushing
Have emergency numbers
handy near your bed and by
all phones.
Check gour home for tripping/slipping
hazards: most falls happen at home.
Bone up on calcium & vitamin D: most of
us are not getting enough in our diets.
Check medications. Consult your doctor,
especially if you are on more than three
medications a day.
Make ana ointment to get your eges
'—J checked atteast once a year after ffe
age of 65.
Try tai chi, a strength-buildin . balance
exercise that has been shown o reduce
the risk of falling.
Wear shoes with
good rubber
soles. Avoid
loosely fitting
slippers.
www.canadasafetycouncil.org
Ensure pathways,
decks and stairs
are in good repair
with railings and
good traction.
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