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Tips For Reducing The Risk Of Bathroom Falls

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people 65 and older in the United States.

Falls can happen anytime and anyplace to people of any age, but most falls by people 65 years of age and older occur in the home during everyday activities. According to the National Safety Council, most falls in homes occur in the bathroom.

It’s easy to understand why so many falls occur in the bathroom. The combination of smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces and water, amplifies the hazards.

The incidence of bath-related falls can be cut significantly with a few simple, inexpensive measures:

• Install grab bars in showers, bathtubs, and near toilets.
• Provide a transfer bench for getting in and out of bath tubs for those who may be at risk of falling when stepping over a tub wall.
• Provide a shower chair to enable bathers to sit while bathing.
• Apply no-slip strips to bath tub and shower floors, or provide a slip-resistant mat.
• Provide a toilet safety frame with armrests to provide support for those who may have difficulty sitting down or getting up safely.
• Install and always use a nightlight.
• Secure bathroom rugs to the floor with double-sided carpet tape.
• Wipe up any water spills on the floor right away.

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