• Do not walk in socks, stockings, or slippers
  • Be sure rugs have skid-proof backs or are tacked to the floor
  • Be sure stairs are well lit and have rails on both sides
  • Put grab bars on bathroom walls near tub, shower, and toilet
  • Use a nonskid bath mat in the shower or tub
  • Keep a flashlight next to your bed
  • Use a sturdy stepstool with a handrail and wide steps
  • Add more lights in rooms
  • Buy a cordless phone so that you don�t have to rush to the phone when it rings and so that you can call for help if you fall.
    • You can also do exercises to improve your balance. While holding the back of a chair, sink, or counter:

    How Can I Prevent Broken Bones if I Fall?

    Sometimes you cannot prevent a fall. If you do fall, you can try to prevent breaking a bone. Try to fall forwards or backwards (on your buttocks), because if you fall to the side you may break your hip. You can also use your hands or grab things around you to break a fall. Some people wear extra clothes to pad their hips or use special hip pads.

    How Can I Keep My Bones Healthy?

    Some ways to protect your bones are:
    (published with permission in writing from:http://www.nlm.nih.gov)




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