• Exercise regularly
  
  
• Don’t Rush  
  Take you time rushing or distractions can increase you chances of falls.
  
  
• Clear walking areas
  Keep walking areas free from electrical cords, shoes, clothes, papers, and other clutter.
  
  
• Have your vision check yearly
  Improve you lighting in your house on your stairwells, and use nights lights to help you see your way from the bedroom to the bathroom.
  
  
• Bathroom Safety
  Use non-skid mats in the bathtub or shower floors, install grab bars next to the bathtub, shower and toilet.
  
  
• Be careful of throw rugs
  Use throw rugs with rubber, non-skid backing.  Always smooth out any folds in the carpet.
  
  
• Stairways
  Stairs should be well lit.  Install easy to grip handrails along the full length of the stairs.
  
  
• Shoes
  Wear sturdy. Well -fitted low heeled shoes with non-slip soles.

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