Home & Community Safety
Falls put you at risk of serious injuries. Be sure to keep your home free of obstacles and be aware of your surroundings when you out in your community. See below for some help tips to keep you safe.
Over half of falls happen at home, making simple changes around your home can decrease your risk of falling.
Easy Home Safety Adjustments
- Remove tripping hazards such as papers, books, clothes, and shoes
- Tape or tack down or remove rugs
- Replace dim or non-functioning light bulbs
- Put handrails on all stairs and steps
- Install grab bars next to your toilet and in the tub or shower
Home Safety Resources
- Avoid Falls at Home
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
- Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
- Home Fall Prevention Checklists for Older Adults
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 5 Quick and Easy Home Modifications
- USC Leonard Davis
- Safe at Home Checklist
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- AARP Home Fit Guide
- AARP
- Prevent Falls at Home with Pets
- Age Safe America
- Home Safety Equipment Loans
- Loan a variety of equipment free from MonTECH
Walking about outside can present challenges. Surfaces may be uneven, variations in sunlight and shade can make it difficult to see clearly and slippery surfaces during winter pose a significant fall risk.
Community Safety Resources
- My Mobility Plan
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 5-Point Checklist for Navigating Your Neighborhood
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
- Outdoor Safety Tips
- Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
- Winterize to Prevent Falls
- National Council on Aging (NCOA)
