The worst thing that can happen to any senior is to take a fall. This problem is compounded if they are alone when it happens and can’t get up. This is why you need to take proactive steps to fall proof your home. Here’s a good checklist to go through:

Bathroom

Most falls occur in the bathroom as someone is getting in or out of the tub. Properly placed grip rails can help with those transitions. The bathroom will also be safer with non-slip mats on the floor and in the tub. You also want to make sure the outlets are properly grounded. It also helps to make sure the actual water temperature is between 105 and 120. Anything hotter is going to cause scalding. You won’t even notice the difference.

Living Room

Is it easy to get around the living room? It might help to remove things like footstools or ottomans. Are they really being used? If not, then consider getting them taken away. Area rugs need to be firmly secured to the floor. You can use double stick tape but make sure the corners and edges are properly secured.

Bedroom

There should be ample lighting throughout the house. In the bedroom, a lamp should be within reach of anyone sleeping in bed. In addition, there should also be a flashlight on a nightstand in case of a power outage.

Hallways and Stairs

Hallways and stairs have to be cleared of clutter. These should definitely not be used for storage areas of any boxes, magazines, toys, sporting goods or newspapers. If there are no lights in these areas, then consider adding lights that are triggered by motion. That way there will always be light.

Overall, you need to remove any rubbish item from your home. Even if you’ve got rubbish in places where your senior would never go, it should still be removed to improve the overall impact of your home.

To get your rubbish gone in a single session, you’ll want to bring in Junk King Pittsburgh. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the team from Junk King can go through your entire home picking up all the things you want taken away. To really fall proof your home, get Junk King Pittsburgh to take out the rubbish today.