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Friday, May 19, 2000 | return to: seniors
Make your home safer and prevent falls
by As we get a little older, we become a little more careful. We try not to slip in the bathtub (because you'd break your hip and h, Many older women suffer from bone-weakening diseases, so it makes sense to take a careful look around your home and follow these
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*Make sure rugs are securely anchored to the floor.
*Install grab bars in showers and on bathroom walls.
*Keep electrical cords and telephone cords away from areas where people walk.
*Eliminate clutter to avoid tripping over anything.
*Make sure there are step stools available; never stand on a chair.
*Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways.
-- Copley News Service
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