Certain conditions inside and outside the home may put a person at
risk for injury. Here are some of
the things you may want to check out to see how safe your living
environment really is.
CONDITION |
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Do you have dim lighting throughout
your home? |
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Do you have lighting in your hallways
and stairwells? |
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Do you have throw rugs in your home
that slide? |
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Are there raised carpet edges in areas
of your home? |
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Do you wax the floors? |
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Are there extension or appliance cords
in the walking pathway? |
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Are there objects lying on the floor
or stairs? |
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Do you have railings on both sides of
the stairs inside and outside? |
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Do you have problems differentiating
between steps? |
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Are items put in places where you
cannot reach? |
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Do you have to reach or bend
excessively to obtain items? |
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Are there heavy items on the top
shelves? |
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Do you have difficulty getting into
and out of the bathtub or shower? |
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Do you have trouble standing while you
are in the shower? |
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Is the toilet seat too low? |
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Are there cracks in the pavement or
walkways? |
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Other? |
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