Step WiseLee
The number of falls among Lee County seniors is more than double the state average. Falls are very preventable with a few simple home improvement steps and lifestyle changes.

Here are some ideas to safeguard your home:

• Get rid of small throw rugs or use double-sided tape to prevent rugs from sliding
• Have your health care provider review your medications
• Have your vision checked
• Begin a regular exercise program
• Place grab bars next to the toilet and in the tub or shower
• Improve the lighting in your home
• Place handrails and light on staircases
• Reduce clutter so you don’t trip
• Wear shoes inside the home and outside

Step WiseLee is a partnership of businesses and organization working to change this statistic through awareness and education. For more information or to arrange a speaker on this topic, please call the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition speaker’s bureau at 239-343-3672. Speakers are provided free of charge to community groups, businesses, schools and organizations.