(2000). Safe Stair Descent in the Elderly: Effects of Visual Conditions on Foot-Stair Interaction. Proceedings of the XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and the 44th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society: ergonomics for the new millennium. Human Factors and Ergo...
Studies estimate that 2% to 13% of falls among seniors happen on the stairs or steps.3,4Add handrails to both sides of the stairs to improve stability. Secure rugs As in other areas of the home, make sure hallway rugs have a non-slip pad underneath them to prevent them from sliding....
Motivations to visit parks and the need for fulfillment and sense of autonomy are important for older people (Gibson2018; Philippe and Vallerand2008). For older people to feel comfortable to visit and use the space, they need to develop a sense of belonging to that place (Qazimi2014). Affor...
The project began when a Carroll Center Board member asked about making a home safer for an elderly relations returning from hospital. This is a common beginning. A senior has been away in a residential setting for some weeks (hospital, post-hospital rehab, etc.) and is ret...
Stairs or slopes. Items stored in cupboards. Pets! A Simple Case of Overbalancing/Overexertion Sometimes, there’s no external or environmental cause of falls in the elderly. It could simply be that your grandfather overestimated how far away his teacup was. Perhaps your elderly mother put her...
install our above ground shelters inside a closet, garage, or under the stairs, and installation can be completed in as little as 3-4 hours. Once installed, we’ll give you the GPS coordinates so you can give them to your local fire department or emergency management office for registration...
Exercise caution when going up or down stairs, or when traversing any areas with tree roots. Courtesy for the Disabled. Please respect people with disabilities, the elderly, and the infirm, and any areas (seating, parking spaces, etc.) which may be reserved for them. Please ...
Your bathroom isn't the only risk zone for falls — that fabulous accent rug in your living room is likely the most stylish tripping hazard you own. Roll it up and keep it in storage until your situation changes. And, yes, those stairs definitely need non-slip treads, no matter how muc...
“Our safe room is in the basement, down a lot of stairs, which I can’t manage,” said Jerusalem resident Jenny Zin. “So, I stay home.” Others, such as the elderly or those with physical disabilities, are also out of luck in many cases. Old buildings are among the most affordabl...
Consider installing a stairlift for elderly residents of your home. Consider adding carpeting to bathrooms for people who are at high risk of falling. Place non-slip bath mats outside of the shower. Fires Fires claim thousands of lives every year. The good news, though, is that you can ta...