Tip Of The Day | Making Your Home Safe To Prevent Falls | Deltona Nursing Home Injury Lawyer

Most falls happen in the home. Consider the following tips to make your home safe:

• Make sure that you have good lighting in your home. Put night lights  in your bedroom, hallways, stairs and bathrooms.
• Rugs should be firmly fastened to the floor or have nonskid backing.
• Loose ends should be tacked down.
• Electrical cords should not be lying on the floor in walking areas.
• Put hand rails in your bathroom for bath, shower and toilet use.
• Have rails on both sides of your stairs for support.
• Wear shoes with firm nonskid soles. Avoid wearing loose-fitting slippers that could cause you to trip.