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Home fall-prevention checklist: six room-by-room changes

Cluttered walkways, loose rugs and poorly lit stairs can increase fall risk. Walk through the home and check each area.

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Adapted from CDC older-adult fall prevention advice. Home changes help but recurrent falls or dizziness warrant medical evaluation; hire qualified people for structural work.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Walk from the entrance through bedrooms and bathrooms; remove cords, boxes and shoes that obstruct walking paths.
2. Remove loose, curling throw rugs or secure them properly. Consider appropriate slip resistance where floors often get wet.
3. Improve nighttime lighting along halls, bathrooms and stairs, with switches easy to reach before entering a dark area.
4. Clear stairs and check for loose handrails or damaged steps. Have qualified professionals repair rails or electrical wiring.
5. Review the need for securely installed grab bars around toilets and baths. Do not assume suction-only accessories can bear body weight.
6. Review changes with household members. For recurring falls, poor balance or dizziness, seek a clinician's assessment of medications, vision and mobility.

Original source: Home fall-prevention checklist: six room-by-room changes

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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