January is Bath Safety Month
January is Bath Safety Month! At Private Home Care we prioritize safety and well being. We encourage and teach awareness of bath safety. Did you know:
- 80% of falls in the house occur in the bathroom
- Over 200,000 people are injured in their bathrooms annually
- -1 in 4 people over the aged 65+ slip and fall every year
- -Safety experts recommend bar installations for bath/shower and toilet → many people try to hold onto things like a towel rack but it is not sturdy enough and they can fall.
- -Place slip-resistant mats in the shower and on the bathroom floor
- -Easy access to toiletries – stretching and reaching can cause falls. Handheld shower heads are also recommended.
- -Bathroom safety products and equipment are readily available at pharmacies and hardware stores.
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