Home safety

Falls can occur in the home and creating a safe living environment is key to protecting yourself and those you care for. Some home safety hazards may regularly be overlooked, but they can be simple to fix. Here, we share things you can do to decrease the risk of falling at home.

While we may feel safe in our homes, they are often filled with fall safety hazards.

Stairs

Remove clutter and keep paths free from obstacles
Install full-length hand rails
Mark edges of steps clearly.
Attach non-slip treads to step/stairs edges
Ensure adequate lighting