Prevent Falls In The Elderly

Kitchen utensils can be harmful to older people, especially those with cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's or dementia. Therefore, we should:
- Clean small carpets on the kitchen floor, as they are the common cause of falls in the elderly.
- Do not store flammable liquids in the kitchen, keep them in a safe place outside the kitchen.
Simultaneous inspection under the sink and the storage room to make sure that no flammable items are stored.
- Throw away things that are no longer needed, in case of danger

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- Strictly store sharp objects in the drawer to prevent possible injury. - Lighting design for the kitchen at night.
- If necessary, store kitchen utensils such as blender, mixer, oven, coffee maker in case of potential accident Remember to unplug the power cord and store it in a safe place.




Bathrooms are the place where accidents happen most in the oldest, so pay attention:
- Place non-slip, rubber mats on the bathroom floor and non-slip mat in the bath and / or shower.
- Design handrails on each side of the toilet and the high seat of the toilet. Also design grab bars in the bath and / or shower.
- Make sure the bath water temperature is safe, because many elderly people often lose their sense of temperature and can cause burns. - Check carefully that the hot tap is hot or cold. Uniform convention of water temperature such as red is hot water, blue is cold water.
- Arrange small bathroom items away from sinks or tubs and assemble shelves to store them
- Stick the soap container on the wall in the shower to prevent slipping and falling when the elderly try to get the soap dropped off the floor

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