Keeping safe at home I have cobbled these tips together from a number of sources – my local Ambulance Service, Police and Fire Department , the various organisations such as Age UK and America’s AARP, so please check their websites for more. Preventing Injury We’ve already talked a bit about structural changes to our homes such as adding ramps and railings (Housing), making sure our streets are safer and pavements aren’t full of holes and trip hazards (Mobility and Transport} ), and having level access, non -slip surfaces and good lighting. Below are some more ways to prevent falls, one of the most common reasons for hospital admission among older people. While most of this is common sense for everyone, it is particularly important for the elderly because older bones are more easily broken and take much longer to heal.Our Senior Centre often has strength and balance training sessions which help to reduce the risk of falls, the U...
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