American doctors gave advice to the elderly to prevent falls

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To prevent falls, which can lead to serious injuries, it is necessary to clean the house. American doctors from Baylor College of Medicine made a corresponding statement.

Elderly people in the house need to remove all things that they can trip over. These are wires, extension cords and carpets. It is also important to pay attention to sufficient lighting. If the house is private, then you can paint the stairs in contrasting colors. This is especially useful if you have reduced vision. Shoes should be worn that cover the foot.

In addition, elderly people should buy a chair and use it while cooking. In the kitchen, everything should be at eye level or on the lower shelves.

In the bathroom and toilet, you need to install handrails that will serve as support when you need to sit down or get up. You should also put non-slip mats there.

When walking, it is better to use a cane or walker. A special bench can make working in the garden easier. Some medications have dizziness as a side effect, so they should be handled with caution.