We always associate our home as the safest and most comfortable place for us. We feel protected and secured whenever we stay inside our own house. But sometimes, accidents and injuries happen within the walls of our own home. The most common injury that may happen is brought about by falling. But we can always find means to minimize the occurrence of such accidents.

Here are some suggestions by Aztek Nursing Registry, Inc. to help you prevent falls at home:

Have an appointment with your doctor.
Maybe you are wondering how a check-up with your doctor is related to how you can avoid trips and falls. It is due to the fact that your health condition might be the reason for such accidents. Is there an instance when you feel dizzy while walking? Do you have certain medications that cause you to easily get tired? Do you feel pain in your joints or muscles while walking or even standing up? Do you have difficulty in seeing things clearly? These are some of the questions that you should answer and state to your doctors so that they can provide you some strategies that you can do to avoid harm while doing daily activities.

Add

• Lights
  Add brighter light bulbs in areas where those are needed the most, especially in hallways and staircases. Make sure that switches are installed near the entrance of a particular room so as to avoid walking over a dark room just to switch on the lights. If you worry about your electric bills, you can use some LED lights or compact fluorescent lights to have an energy-efficient lighting.
• Handrails and Grab Bars
  Install some handrails in both sides of the stairways to assist you in going up and down the floors of your house. You should also add some grab bars in toilets and bathtubs so that you can hold on to something while stepping in and out of the comfort room.
• Rags
  Put some rags in areas that are usually wet, particularly in the porches, kitchen and comfort rooms. It is suggested to use nonslip mats or rags especially in these areas to avoid dangerous falls because of a slippery floor. You can also just tape the rag unto the floor to secure safety whenever we use it.

Remove/Rearrange

• Clutters
  One of the easiest ways to make sure that you are safe from falling is to remove all clutters like stacks of newspapers, little toys, unused boxes or anything that could cause you and your family to trip or fall.
• Cords
  Make sure that telephone and internet cords are organized or securely taped to avoid tripping over wires and a domino effect of falling objects.
• Furniture
  The furniture should be arranged in a way that you can walk comfortably and safely from one place to another. As much as possible, get rid of the things that you don’t usually use. Other than its safety purpose, you can have an easier access to the important things you need.

Exercise.
Physical Activities is important because of a bunch of things. Exercise can help you find your center and balance. It also strengthens your leg muscles so that you will less likely be injured when accidents, like falls, happen.

Be careful.
The most important thing to do to avoid accidents and prevent any injuries is to always move carefully. Take your time and do not rush in walking around the house.

You should always remember that prevention is better than cure. At Aztek Nursing Registry, Inc., a committed and trusted health care center in Miami FL, we want to make you smile by assuring your safety and having your health as our number one priority. For more information, visit us at http://www.azteknursing.net/ or reach us through our official email at azteknursing@gmail.com. We are open every Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM but our emergency Registered Nurses are always ready to serve you 24/7. Contact us now!