While avoiding falls is important for everyone, it is especially important for persons with Osteoporosis since bones can be weak and brittle. Consider these home safety tips: Spotlight Article: Home Safety Checklist
Furniture • Avoid sitting on low furniture and try to sit on furniture that is firm, with armrests and good back support. Bathroom • Showers or tubs should have a nonskid surface or mat. • Install grab bars or handrails in the shower, around the bathtub, or alongside the toilet. • Place a slip-resistant rug next to the shower or bathtub for safe exit and entry. Kitchen • Immediately clean up spills on the floor. • Store food, dishes, and other cooking items at easy-to-reach, waist-high level • Don't stand on chairs or boxes to reach upper cupboards. Keep a stool or a long-handed grasper handy. • Use a non-skid floor wax. Clothing/Footwear • Avoid clothing that drags on the ground and wear well-fitting shoes with firm non-skid, non-friction soles.
Throw Rugs • Make sure rugs are firmly fastened to the floor with double-stick tape or have a nonskid backing. • If possible, eliminate the use of throw rugs. Lighting • Make sure the rooms are well lit, to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. • Nightlights, in the bedroom, hallway, ,and bathroom, can make night trips to the bathroom safer. • Keep a flashlight beside the bed. Stairways • Make sure broken or worn steps are repaired. • Stairs should be well lit with hand rails that are study and securely fastened. • Use handrails when going up or down stairs. Clutter • Always keep floors and walkways free of clutter which can be tripping hazards.
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