1. Stepping On 20041 Plan to make your house safe What is the hazard? What is the hazard? What can I do to change it? What can I do to change it?

2. Stepping On 20042 Where do falls at home occur? Living areas 30% Living areas 30% Garage & Outdoors 25% Garage & Outdoors 25% Bedroom 20% Bedroom 20% Kitchen 10% Kitchen 10% Stairs & Steps 9% Stairs & Steps 9% Bathroom 6% Bathroom 6% VISS, 1994, et al. 1997

3. Stepping On 20043 When do most falls occur?

4. Stepping On 20044 Most common home fall hazards 1.Slippery surfaces 2.Obstacles in traffic ways 3.Poor lighting 4.Reaching – Climbing 5.Steps & Stairs 6.Pathways 7. Floor mats 8. Footwear 9. Bath 10. Spills on floor Clemson, 1997

5. Stepping On 20045 Prevent falls in and about the home Change things around the house Change things around the house e.g. better lighting, fasten loose mats. Change the way you do things Change the way you do things e.g. slow down getting the phone.

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