Make Sure the Leaves Are the Only Thing Falling this Autumn
10 Home Safety Tips to Keep You On Your Feet
- “De-clutter” your home as much as possible. Throughout the years, most of us collect quite a few belongings that fill up our houses and apartments. Excess items and furniture create a hazardous situation with more risk of tripping, knocking things over, etc. Removing these extra things will help create a safer space to live. And, as an added bonus, many people report a satisfying feeling of new peace and cleansing.
- Secure loose rugs to the floor with double-sided or slip-resistant backing. Better yet, remove loose rugs from your home altogether.
- Make sure power and phone cords are tucked away.
- Repair loose floorboards or carpeting right away.
- Use nonslip floor-mats in your bath or shower, and always dry the bathroom floor after bathing.
- Immediately clean up spilled liquids, grease or food.
- Wear sensible shoes that fit well and have nonskid soles. Make sure your house slippers and cozy socks have rubber grips.
- Keep your home well-lit. Place a nightlight in your bedroom, bathroom and hallways. Have a lamp by your bedside that you can easily reach in the middle of the night, and keep a flashlight nearby in case of a power outage.
- During the wet months, keep a canister (a clean trashcan works well) in your entryway for wet umbrellas. This will prevent the rain water from dripping off them and creating a puddle on the floor.
- Contact Lift & Accessibility Solutions about installing grab bars and making other home modifications that will keep you and your loved ones up on your feet.
1 Comment:
By jeannette123 10 Nov 2012
Couldn’t resist the pun. =)