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Seniors BC

Home Safety

The majority of falls resulting in serious injury occur within the home, most within the living room or bedroom.

Work through the list of common areas to identify and remove hazards:

Are there any loose mats or rugs inside your house?

 
Is there any furniture that obstructs your movements or that clutters the room?
 
Are there appliances or cords crossing your floors?

 
Do you have difficulty with showering, dressing or using the toilet?

 
Do you have poorly lit areas inside or outside your house?

 
Are there hoses, moss, bushes or any other objects that may obstruct the path outside your home?
 
 

Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but also easy to fix. Making changes in your home to prevent falls is beneficial both for you and your family members, as well as for guests and visitors to your home.