The Home Safety Council recommends the following strategies to prevent falls in the home:
- Have grab bars in the tub and shower.
- Have bright lights over stairs and steps and on landings.
- Have handrails on both sides of the stairs and steps.
- Use a ladder for climbing instead of a stool or furniture.
- If babies or toddlers live in or visit your home, use baby
- gates at the top and bottom of the stairs.
For more information visit the Home Safety Council web site at http://www.homesafetycouncil.org