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Risk Factors	Prevention
Poor lighting Electrical cords across the floor Beds/chairs that don't support safe egress Obstacles in pathways Sliding throw rugs Upended carpet edges	Ensure a light is within easy arm’s reach of the bed, and use nightlights to illuminate the path from the bed to the bathroom Avoid rearranging bedroom furniture so people with limited vision do not stumble over objects and fall Provide bright light making it easier to avoid obstacles and furnishings Rearrange lights and electronics along the walls and out of pathways Remove clutter so paths are wide, straight and clear Remove throw rugs from pathways or secure them with non-slip backing Position closet shelves between waist and shoulder high to avoid excessive bending/reaching Ensure proper bed height (when sitting on edge of bed, elder’s knees should be 90 degrees, with both feet flat on floor) Use enabling side rail/transfer pole to assist with safe bed egress Provide stable chairs with armrests to help people with weak arms stand up safely

Risk Factors

Prevention

Poor lighting
Electrical cords across the floor
Beds/chairs that don't support safe egress
Obstacles in pathways
Sliding throw rugs
Upended carpet edges

Ensure a light is within easy arm’s reach of the bed, and use nightlights to illuminate the path from the bed to the bathroom
Avoid rearranging bedroom furniture so people with limited vision do not stumble over objects and fall
Provide bright light making it easier to avoid obstacles and furnishings
Rearrange lights and electronics along the walls and out of pathways
Remove clutter so paths are wide, straight and clear
Remove throw rugs from pathways or secure them with non-slip backing
Position closet shelves between waist and shoulder high to avoid excessive bending/reaching
Ensure proper bed height (when sitting on edge of bed, elder’s knees should be 90 degrees, with both feet flat on floor)
Use enabling side rail/transfer pole to assist with safe bed egress
Provide stable chairs with armrests to help people with weak arms stand up safely

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