Home Safetygravity's pull - no falling allowed.When it comes to a home safety, your physical therapist should be thorough in all areas of your home. Gravity lurks where we least expect it pulling us off guard in the smallest way - sometimes with a life-changing crash. Gravity works against us as we get older pulling us closer and closer to a fall. Whether a fall risk, fire safety, or equipment needs for greater functional independence, we hope you'll discover some simple, yet profound tips here. Experience(since 1993)from a physical therapist in hundreds of homes can't be wrong! Falls change lives. Home safety does to! It's that sad. It's that simple. It's that easy to fix. People die from falls. Quality of life can plummet. Lives can shorten and nursing home stays can escalate. Why? Gravity will never get old. One out of three adults age 65 and older will topple this year. Some will trip over something, some will slip on the ice, some will get dizzy and/or lose their balance. Endless safety hazards lurk where you least expect them. The good news is that we have many years to live fall free before we hit 65! The bad news is that over 433,000 of the close to 2 million people that will fall this year will be admitted to the hospital for injuries from these falls. Some will die. Don't let that be you! While men are more likely to die from a fall, women are twice as likely to take home some kind of fracture from the incident. However, regardless of gender, you are 3x as likely to fall within the first 2 days of changing a medication. We hope to cover almost every room in your house, including your driveway, yard and sidewalk with experienced, unmatched details for changes that work, and resources to get you the help you need. Let's tour through your home and count the ways that this life changing event can be avoided! Seniors aren't just high school grads anymore! They are the golden years! Let's keep them that way! Start looking at your home today. Don't delay. It could be like the one day you don't buckle your seat belt. Get your pencil... your checklist starts...  Many people gather in the basement to watch TV, play games, eat or socialize. You'll discover some important home safety measures to keep you safely utilizing your entertainment center for years to come. MORE >>BATHROOM SAFETY  The bathroom is full of potential life threatening safety issues. Consider the hard surfaces (toilet, bathtub, counter, towel racks) that can deliver swift blows on the way down from a fall. Or, the loose throw rugs that make that room so cozy...and so deadly when feet get tangled in them. MORE >>BEDROOM SAFETY  One third of your life is spent sleeping. This fact encourages us to make any safety changes needed in our bedrooms. Sleep in vitally important. Many mishaps happen in the bedroom. Discover small and not so small lifesaving changes ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our bedrooms for life! MORE >>DRIVEWAY SAFETY  Driveways come in many shapes, sizes, materials and grades. Whether you have pavers, concrete, gravel, brick or stone... walkers, canes and feet can meet their challenge on these often uneven shapes. Save a broken hip or back. Learn what you can do to make your driveway safe and keep it that way. MORE >>ENTRY SAFETY  Entrythresholds can literally throw you for a loop. It may only be one tiny step but for a weak hip or knee it can feel like a mountain. Learn the best ways to navigate these non-negotiablenecessities and how you can make them safer. MORE >>GARAGE SAFETY INDOOR STEP SAFETY  This connecting link between any level of your home can also separate you from parts of your home. Steps are steps when it comes to the basics but lack of home safety on your staircase can spell disaster. Make this important link from bedroom to kitchen to laundry room the safest link in your home. Gravity NEVER goes to bed. Your life depends on stairwell safety. MORE >>KITCHEN SAFETY  Kitchen's are critical to our belly's and ultimately our health. Home safety must begin in every room of the home from ceiling to floor. Your kitchen is no exception. From throw rugs to dirt, from sharp corners to hot stoves, discover the best ways to keep your loved ones in good health for a long, good quality life. MORE >>LIVING ROOM SAFETY  There is no better place to gather family and friends than the living room. Enjoy family time, family worship or a cup of coffee with a friend in this cozy part of your home. BUT, enjoy it injury free. A few pointers to ensure the safety of those who may have less strength, balance, hearing and vision. MORE >>OUTDOOR STEP SAFETY  Steps, small or large, link your outside life with your inside life. The basic safety measures apply to your outdoor steps however, there are a few additional considerations to think about and prepare for. MORE >>SIDEWALK SAFETY  Home sweet home can become a scary place to enter and exit. With unsafe sidewalks and drives, our fate could be left up to the obstacles they leave. MORE >>YARD SAFETY  Home safety does not stop at your front or back door. Who doesn't enjoy sipping lemonade on a warm summer day while sitting on a patio chair outdoors or filling the bird feeders? A well kept yard is a blessing in deed however, dangers still lurk where and when you least expect it. MORE >>
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