Step WiseLeeThe 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.