10 EASY THINGS TO KEEP YOUR AGING PARENTS SAFER AT HOME

1. Remove throw rugs.

The loose edges of throw rugs are hazards for shuffling feet and walkers.

2. Add Light

Aging eyes need 2 to 3 times more light.

3. Declutter

With reduced eyesight and shuffling feet, clutter leads to falls.

FALLS AND THE ELDERLY

• Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall.
• Every 13 Seconds an older adult is admitted to the Emergency Room due to falls.
• One out of 3 older adults will fall in the next year.