The safety of our elderly loved one is a major concern. The aim should be at prevention. I am offering a few simple guidelines to follow, that will identify safety hazards in the home, and lists precautions to take to ensure a safer enviroment. Floors should have a nonskid surface. Throw rugs should not be used, they can cause a person to trip and fall.
Shoes are important.
Make sure your elderly loved one has a good pair of shoes, that provide support. The soles should not be slick, a corrugated sole is a good choice. Make sure there is adequate lighting in all of the rooms. Put night lights in the bedroom, hall and bathroom to allow a clear, visible, route to the bathroom at night. The bath room toilet and bathtub should have rails, to assist a person in rising to a standing position.