POINTS TO REMEMBER
To reduce Mechanical Falls:
- Remove trip hazards in the home
and be extra aware of hazards when
out. Always use handrails. - Avoid shiny floors, which are often
slippery with even a bit of moisture. - Wear well-fitting shoes or slippers
- Put nightlights in rooms and halls.
To reduce Organic Falls:
- Move feet up and down three or
four times and slowly rise from a
seat nose-over-toes. - Wear medical-grade compression
stockings as prescribed. - Different environments can lead
to different injury outcomes
from an organic fall. Choose safe
environments.
