Securing your home to prevent falls: the best solutions

80% of falls among seniors occur at home . It is therefore essential to adapt the environment to reduce the risks .

1. Where are the most dangerous places?

🚪 The stairs

• Poorly lit, they are a major risk factor .

🚿 The bathroom

• Wet floors and slippery surfaces make falls more likely.

🏡 The living room and bedrooms

• Loose rugs and electrical cords are dangerous obstacles.
  
  

2. How to make your home safer?

✅ Install suitable equipment

• Grab bars in the bathroom and near the stairs.
• Enhanced lighting in corridors and entrances.

✅ Use technological aids

• Non-slip mats in all rooms.
• Connected fall detectors to alert in the event of an accident.

✅ Wear protective equipment

• The Elder airbag vest reduces the risk of serious injury in the event of a fall.
  
  

Conclusion

A well-designed home significantly reduces the risk of falls.