Remove throw rugs that may slip or secure them with double-sided tape. Use non-slip mats in bathtubs and showers. Make sure that your home is well lit and that staircases have handrails. Have your health care provider review your medicines to reduce side effects and avoid drug interactions. Have your vision checked by an eye doctor.
Poor vision can increase the risk of falling.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Red Cross Lifeline is a Personal Emergency Response Service that can help elderly people and those with physical limitations live independently in their own homes.