Based on your home safety assessment. Review your room-by-room scores and the three highest-priority fixes below.
Missing grab bars next to toilet and at tub entry. No shower chair. Non-slip mat needs replacing.
No lamp within reach of bed. Area rug near closet is unsecured. Phone not accessible from bed.
Frequently used items stored overhead. No mat at sink. Under-cabinet lighting needed.
Handrails secure. Good lighting. One extension cord crossing the hallway near the office door.
Area rug not fully secured. Sofa is low. TV cable runs across floor behind the armchair.
Good lighting and railing. Front walkway has one raised concrete section near the mailbox that should be repaired.
These three changes will have the greatest impact on reducing your fall risk. Estimated costs are for professional installation; many can also be DIY.
Grab bars at the toilet and tub entry are the single most evidence-based fall prevention modification for the home. They must be stud-mounted or use toggle bolt anchors rated for 250 lbs.
Loose rugs are one of the most commonly cited causes of falls in the home. A rug that slides or curls at the edges should be secured with non-slip backing or double-sided carpet tape — or removed entirely.
Nighttime trips to the bathroom without adequate light are a top fall scenario. A lamp on the nightstand that turns on automatically — via motion sensor or voice control — eliminates fumbling for a switch in the dark.
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