Falls & Trip Hazards
Dangers
Brain injuries often result from falls where a person specifically hits their head.
The body can be highly affected when you fall especially if it’s on a hard surface. This can result in broken bones due to the impact.
This disease slows & weakens down a person bones which can cause the bones.
Drinking can cause poor judgment and create a dangerous environment. When a person is under the influence, this can cause them to fall.
How to Limit & Avoid an Indoor Gas Danger
General falls
To reduce the frequency of falls, consult your doctor for recommendations on preventing them. Improve your upper body strength through exercise, have your eyes checked to ensure safe walking, review your medications and their potential side effects, and make your home safer by adding features like handrails or other safety measures.
Medications
Certain medications can come with very detrimental side effects so ensure that you’re medicine’s side effects won’t affect your judgment by checking with your doctor or physician to see if the medicine is safe to use.
Home rooms
Each room in your home should have some sort of protection to prevent yourself from falling. Things like this should include, railing, good lighting, clean & organized areas, slip-resistant mats in the home, clear floors, and making sure that any electrical cords are put away.
Frequently Asked Questions (coming soon)
References & Helpful Articles
- https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/falls/prevention/index.html
- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention
- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/preventing-falls-home-room-room
- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/older-adults-and-balance-problems