Home Safety Checklist for Falling 3

Taught and instructed patient that falls are often due to things around your home that are easy to fix. But you may overlook them because you are so used to them being there. The following questions will help you note things that may make you more at risk for falling.

If you use a step stool, is it sturdy? Is your tub or shower floor slippery? Do you have handrails in your tub or shower to help you get in and out? Is the light beside your bed hard to reach? Do you have a nightlight to keep the path from your bed to the bathroom lit? Is the lighting in your home bright?