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Sensible safety measures may give added protection against falls
Submitted by Barbara Akers, Emergency Management Committee
As older adults we value Both sides of the steps should have – Place a lamp and telephone near your
our independence. A fall handrails. bed.
can significantly reduce
our ability to remain – Don’t use throw rugs or small area – Keep electric and telephone cords near
self-sufficient. More rugs. walls and away from walking paths.
than one-third of people aged 65 and
older fall each year, and those who fall – Mount grab bars near toilets as well as – Arrange furniture and other objects
once are two to three times more likely inside and outside bath/shower. so they are not in your way when you
to fall again. Among older adults, falls walk.
are the leading cause of both fatal and – Install adjustable height or hand-held
nonfatal injuries and are responsible for shower heads. – Keep items you use frequently, such
significant disability, hospitalization, loss as dishes and food items, within easy
of independence and reduced quality of life. – Place nonskid mats or strips in bath/ reach.
shower.
If you want to stay in your own home – If you have to use a step stool to reach
for as long as possible, you certainly – Place nightlights in hallways, something, make sure it is steady and
do not want to fall and risk an injury. bedrooms and bathrooms. has a handrail on top to hold on to.
Most serious falls occur in and around
the home and can be life-changing. To – Don’t let your cat or dog trip you. Know
help maintain your independence, it’s where your pet is whenever you’re
important to understand the ways you standing or walking.
can protect yourself from falls. Some
simple precautions can ensure safety – Keep emergency numbers in large
and reduce your risk of falling at home. print near each telephone.
MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE!
Assessing your home to identify fall
– If you have steps, install and hold onto hazards and making the necessary
handrails when going up or down. changes to prevent them are significant
steps for protecting yourself against
falls.
Sources: National Institute on Aging,
Eldercare
You may have heard about it, but have you seen it? The Sun City Amateur Radio Landscaped
Society (SCARS) moved in to their new digs in the Activities Center earlier this year. Maintained Homes
Town Hall
10 | SUNRAYS NOVEMBER 2016
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., SCB
Attention, Landscaped Maintained
Homes (LMH) residents: Please
attend this year-end town hall! The
LMH Committee will give a recap
of landscape activities completed
in 2016 and present the 2017 LMH
budget. Various LMH subcommittee
members will be introduced and we
will discuss plans for the future.
BrightView Landscape will provide
refreshments. We will see you there.
This meeting will air live on
Channel 18 and will be available on
the website following the meeting.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
