There are many ways to prevent falls in the home. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Keep your home well lit; Install night lights.
• Use a stepstool to reach items on high shelves.
• Store the dishes and food you use most on easy-to-reach shelves.
• Avoid slippery floor waxes; clean up spills right away.
• Keep clutter away from traffic paths.
• Install handrails; Get rid of throw rugs.
• Use non-skid mats in showers and tubs; Install grab bars beside toilets and tubs;
  Be wary of older-style low toilet seats.
• Keep a phone and flashlight within reach of your bed
• Sit down while putting on socks, shoes, or pants.
• When getting out of bed, swing your legs over the side and sit for
  a few minutes before slowly getting up to avoid getting dizzy.

  
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