Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

Preventing Dizziness
Take medications only as prescribed.  Consult with your doctor or a pharmacist to avoid adverse reactions when taking multiple medications. Do not mix alcohol with any type of prescription drug or over the counter medications.
Ensure that your diet is balanced, healthy, and meets any specialized nutritional needs.
Enroll in home-delivered meal programs if needed. Click here for more information.
Avoid moving directly from a lying position to a sitting position. Instead move slowly from lying to sitting. Sit for a few moments before standing to ensure adequate balance.
Don’t overexert yourself. Rest when you feel tired.

Preventing Falls
Do Not use throw rugs without non-skid backing on one side. 
Keep paths from bed to bath clear and uncluttered.
Keep extension cords out of pathways.
Ensure the lighting in your home is adequate. Install night lights if necessary.
Keep kitchen and bathroom floors dry uncluttered.  Clean up wet spills immediately.
Get assistance with household cleaning if needed. Click here for more information
Ensure that stairs are in good working condition.
Many communities have agencies that perform home repairs at little or no cost. Click here for more information.
Store frequently used items in low cabinets. 
Use step stools when reaching for items on higher shelves.