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Living and Dining Room

•Arrange furniture to allow for clear, wide passageways.
•Use compact fluorescent or highest wattage light bulb allowed for

 lamps and fixtures.
•Remove all scatter or throw rugs or use double sided tape or

 grippers to secure.
•Place cords along the wall where they will not cause tripping.
•Remove all cords from under furniture or carpeting to prevent
fraying and possible fire.

Kitchen                                                                       Leading Cause of Senior

•Increase lighting at sink, stove and countertop work areas.                  Deaths from Injury
•Use compact fluorescent or the highest watt-age bulb approved for fixtures.

•Install easy to grasp D shaped handles on cabinets and drawers.

•Mount or place an ABC-rated fire extinguisher in an easy to reach place.

•Only use step stools that have non-slip steps and a grip handle.

•Install pull out cabinetry and Lazy Susans in corner cabinets. Keep everyday items on lower shelves.

Bedrooms

•Make sure beds are placed with easy access to the bathroom.
•Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every floor. Make sure alarms can be heard in all bedrooms.
•Install telephone jack or place a cordless phone next to bed or favorite chair for best accessibility.
•Install touch control lamps or devices that can automatically turn lights on and off.

Bathrooms

•Install easy to use lever handles on sink, bathtub and shower faucets.
•Install a toilet riser or a comfort height toilet.
•Use only rubber backed bathmats or rugs that stay firmly in place.
•If the walls have been reinforced, install grab bars for bathtub, shower and toilet at heights specific to your needs.
•Install nightlights or floor lighting.

   60o/o of all falls occur in the home. Most are preventable.

        For a complete home audit checklist or Sunshine Ace Hardware locations
                               visit www.SunshineAce.com/StepSmart

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