Top tips to help prevent falls in the home
We have some simple top tips which you can follow to make your home safer and to help prevent falls.
- Ensure floors have a non-glare, non-slip surface, especially in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Put non-skid mats in the bathtub and on the floor to create a safer surface.
- Move large pieces of furniture out of the main thoroughway.
- Remove or tape down electrical cords.
- Mark the edges of steps and stairs in a contrasting colour and texture to make them easily visible.
- Extend the handrails beyond the end of the stairs for extra safety.
- If door thresholds are not flush to the floor, mark them with contrasting colour.
- Replace worn down carpeting and floor covering.
- Tape down or remove area rugs.
Where to get help
If you need advice or further information we can discuss with you how you can change your current home so that you can continue to live in it. Please contact your local Action team to speak with someone who can help.
