When it comes to keeping patients and seniors safe, ensuring the steps they take at a health facility is essential for their well-being. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has special guidelines for healthcare facilities to keep slip and fall accidents at bay. Below are a few of the tips OSHA provides… Continue reading Steps to Keep Patients, Seniors Safe from Slip and Fall Dangers
In the Market for Non Slip Socks or Non Slip Shoes? We’ve all been there. Walking on a water drenched outdoor pool patio or finding those socks to be a bit too slippery while stepping through the house – slip and fall accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Until now, seniors and elderly have been advised… Continue reading In the Market for Non Slip Socks or Non Slip Shoes?
Do you plan on relaxing, sipping some beverages al fresco during these warmer weather months? From wood decks that overlook colorful foliage to concrete paved patios that lead to your aquatic oasis, summer fun starts with outdoor entertaining. The safety experts with Slip Resistant Solutions have put together a few tips to make your outdoor… Continue reading Enjoy Summer with a Safer Deck and Patio
Ahh, summer. Time to kick back and enjoy the sun’s rays during the daytime and comfortable breezes at night. If your home expects to see many guests for various warm weather gatherings, you might need to evaluate the safety of your floor surfaces. Making your home safer can be just as easy as those carefree,… Continue reading Avoid Summertime Slip and Fall Accidents
From an early age, we learn the bathroom is a place for splashing about and having fun! (Or at least that’s how mom got us to comply with cleanliness!) However, as we age, a visit to the bathroom may lack the excitement it previously held. Yes, these days, bathing is more of chore than anything!… Continue reading 3 Easy Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety
You know that list of home renovation tweaks you’ve been meaning to get to. (It’s likely attached to your refrigerator with a magnet, collecting dust as we speak!) As the holidays roll forward, and you start to think about what gifts to wrap up for those in your life, consider a practical approach to holiday… Continue reading 4 Unique Christmas Gifts to Spruce Up the Home
Avoid a Home Safety Scare this Halloween BOO! The season for tricks and treats is here! Soon after the candy is dispersed and the costumes are stored away, the holiday season will follow after, providing even more opportunities to connect and entertain with family and friends. As you assess your home for all the fun… Continue reading Think About Home Safety
For seniors, the dangers of slip, trip and fall accidents are present throughout the house, but even more so in water-prone areas such as the bathroom. Here is a quick checklist of easy DIY safety enhancements that can be made in the bathroom to help senior citizens go on living an independent lifestyle. Install a… Continue reading 5 Simple Tips to Enhance Senior Home Safety
From physical limitations to environmental hazards, the threats of slip and fall accidents abound, especially for older adults age 65 and over. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control reveal that one out of three people within this senior citizen age group fall each year. Look out for the older individuals in your life and… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Behind Elderly Slip and Fall Accidents
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