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Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof

Posted on 11/17/2009, 09:00
By -- Diana Kohnle

Keep clutter out of the way

(HealthDay News) -- Falls in the home can lead to serious injury, including the all-too-common broken hip.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions to minimize the risk of falling:

Keep stairs clear and well-lit, and make sure there are handrails on both sides. Also, there should be no loose rugs, carpets or boards.
Make sure there's a slip-resistant rug outside the shower, with handrails and non-skid strips on the shower/tub floor.
In the bedroom, make sure there is clear and easy access to the door. Also, keep a lamp or flashlight near the bed.
Install a night light in the hallway, making that late-night trip to the bathroom safer.
Make sure furniture and decorations don't block walkways.
Keep all cords neat and out of the way, and all rugs or carpets firmly attached to the floor.

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