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154 Brochures BATHROOM • Install grab bars in bathtubs and shower stalls. Eliminate throw rugs throughout your house, or make sure they are secured to the floor and do not move underfoot. • Use non-slip mats inside and outside of your bathtub and shower stall. KITCHEN • Install a night-light in the hallway and bathroom. Tools for Living Well • Wipe up moisture or spills immediately. • Have everything within reach so that you don't need to climb; if you must climb, use a stable stepping stool with a safety rail. LIVING ROOM • Wipe up any spills immediately to prevent slipping. • Leave generous space to move safely around furniture. WHEN GOING OUT STAIRS • Make sure electrical cords are out of the way. • Take all the time you need – plan ahead, don't rush. • Have handrails on both sides of the stairs and use them. • Ensure furniture and lamps are steady and stable. • Wear footwear to prevent slipping and avoid using laces that may come undone. • Make sure stairs are properly lit with the maximum wattage recommended for the outlet. WALKWAYS AND ENTRYWAYS • Use your walking aid. • Don't put things on the stairs. • Have a sturdy chair in your entryway to help you put on and remove your shoes and boots. • Walk slowly and carefully – watch for sidewalk cracks, obstacles, slopes, slippery surfaces and other hazards. • Don't carry heavy objects up and down stairs. • Keep your steps and walkways free of ice, snow, newspapers and wet leaves. • Don't load yourself down with packages; take advantage of home delivery or use a pushcart (which can also act as a walking aid). • Take your reading glasses off before going up and down stairs. If you wear bifocals, be very careful when using stairs. • If necessary, have a handrail installed along your front walkway. • Be a defensive walker – watch for traffic, bicycles and in-line skaters.
10: Protect yourself from falls! (Endnotes) 1. Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. (2002). Help yourself to assistive devices! http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniorsaines/pubs/assistive/assistive4_e.htm 2. O'Loughlin, J.L. et al. 1993. Incidence of and risk factors for falls and injurious falls among the community-dwelling elderly. American Journal of Epidemiology, 137(3), 342-354. 3. National Osteoporosis foundation. (2001). Disease Statistics. http://www.nof.org/osteoporosis/stats.htm 4. Statistics and trends. Prepared for the Canadian Conference on Injury Prevention and Control by the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research, 2000. 5. Computations by Micheline Charest, Planning and Negotiations Coordinator, Veterans Affairs Canada. From Table HS7A, Veterans care needs survey, Statistics Canada, 1997. Cat. no 89-554-XPE. 6. The Hygeia Group. The economic burden of unintentional injury in Canada. Smartrisk, 1998. Assistive Devices to Help Prevent Falls. A joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). For more information please visit our website at www.otworks.ca This pamphlet was adapted from You Can Prevent Falls!, a Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The information in this bochure is current as of 2004. Not medical advice: The information provided in this brochure is intended for educational purposes only. It is not and should not be taken as advice or treatment from a doctor or health care professional. Never disregard professional medical or health care advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this brochure. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among Canadian seniors. Brochures Prevent falls and maintain your independence: Protect yourself from falls! Nothing to lose, everything to gain! Assistive devices can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health. By living the active, social life you desire, you remain independent, selfconfident and positive. Use assistive devices such as canes and grab bars with confidence. You’ll become a model initiative and good sense for others who are reluctant to enjoy their benefits! 1 1 in 3 seniors fall each year. It could happen to you or someone you love. Tools for Living Well 155
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