Fall Prevention for Older Adults
Improving Independence in the Home Environment: Assessment and Intervention
Bathroom | Bedroom | Medications | Kitchen | Living Room | Telephone | Steps | Home Management | Safety | Leisure
Bedroom
| Problem | Potential Intervention |
| Rolling beds |
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| Bed too low |
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| Lighting |
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| Sliding rugs |
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| Slippery floor |
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| Thick rug edge/ threshold |
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| Far from bathroom |
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| Night-time calls |
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| Access clothes |
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| Can’t see clock |
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Note: The interventions described in this assessment serve only as suggestions. A complete assessment of a person’s individual needs should be conducted by a team of licensed and trained professionals. Any intervention or modification to a building must comply with local, state, and federal laws and building codes. In apartments or rental homes, written permission to make modifications should be obtained from the landlord, owner, or property manager. Architectural interventions should be assessed by a licensed architect and carried out by a licensed construction contractor.
Bathroom | Bedroom | Medications | Kitchen | Living Room | Telephone | Steps | Home Management | Safety | Leisure

