Falling is something that can be incredibly damaging for your aging adult. There are some steps that you can take as her caregiver that can help her to maintain her mobility and hopefully to avoid a fall.<\/p>\n
Identify Hazards and Get Rid of as Many as Possible<\/strong><\/p>\n Go through your senior\u2019s home with an objective eye and look for anything that might potentially cause her to fall. Installing hand rails can help immensely, as can removing carpet or rugs which are damaged or that slip. Move all cords and wires out of the path of traffic. If you\u2019re not sure what else could be a tripping hazard, ask someone else to walk through with you.<\/p>\n