Slips, trips or falls can happen at any time. Many falls occur in or around the home but could be prevented by being aware of risks. Simple and practical adjustments at home can reduce your risk and improve safety. Avoid using throw rugs and runners that are not secured and check carpet for worn areas. Small threshold ramps …
Who is guilty of this, leaning over the side of the bed to retrieve something that has fallen onto the floor? It’s a disaster waiting to happen or maybe a broken collarbone! It can also cause dizziness from bending over especially if you have low blood pressure. Many medications, treatments, and diseases can cause problems with …
It is so important for your hygiene to keep clean avoiding infections but showering and bathing can be exhausting. They can make you feel more tired and you can feel too exhausted to dress. This may increase the risk of a potentially serious fall. A shower seat allows you to sit down to bathe and dry …
Patients undergoing cancer treatment are more at risk of osteoporosis and bones weakened from metastatic cancer can break or fracture. Extreme care needs to be taken not to fall. Look at rearranging the home environment so that frequently used items are at an easy to reach height. Don’t risk falling off a chair or stool trying …
Beware of the kids toys. You are likely to trip over toys left around, especially Christmas Day when presents are scattered every where. Patients undergoing cancer treatment are more at risk for osteoporosis and bones weakened from metastatic cancer can break or fracture. Extreme care needs to be taken not to trip over toys. Teach the kids …
With warmer weather we are tempted to slip into scuff type slippers. Wear slippers that are good fitting. Be aware that you may be at high risk of falling if unsteady on your feet or just weak. Do not be tempted to walk around in socks or stockings without shoes when walking on tiled floors or polished …
Wipe up spills immediately to reduce the risk of falls or slips and avoid the area until it had completely dried. Warning signs should by temporarily set up until the liquid is removed from the floor at workplaces and shopping centres. When coming inside wipe your feet on entrance mats. Your soles may be wet and slippery on …
The best way to avoid a broken bone is to avoid a fall. Pay attention to the floor in public buildings and shopping centres because many floors are made of highly polished marble or tile that can be very slippery, especially if the floor is wet. You can be vulnerable in eating areas where food and …
Sometimes you can feel like you have two left feet and trip on nothing at all. It is important for cancer patients to be constantly aware of the dangers of slippery surfaces and to learn to walk safely especially this Winter with wet footpaths, smooth tiled surfaces at shopping centres and slippery paving. Wear shoes with rubber …
Falls around the home can happen to anyone but unfortunately, for cancer patients falls can become more common. Patients undergoing cancer treatment are more at risk for osteoporosis and bones weakened from metastatic cancer can break or fracture. To reduce the risk of falling do not walk around in socks or stockings without shoes when walking …
