Numerous studies indicate how falling accidents pose great threats to the safety of senior citizens in their homes, and the risk becomes even more alarming during the cold season. Comfort Keepers offers some winter home safety tips to their elderly readers:
- Make exercise part of your everyday routine.
- Have your eyes checked regularly.
- Be meticulous about the medications that you take.
- Avoid going out when the weather is rough.
- Use assistive devices such as a cane.
For more tips on home safety and avoiding falls, especially during winter, click here.