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Safety Tips for Home Fall Protection
- Light up your home. Use lights or night lights in the bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen.
- Put regularly used items within reach. Place items between eye and hip level.
- Be sure to use eyeglasses and hearing aids.
- Remove low furniture such as legrests, stools, and throw rugs from pathways.
- Arrange furniture so that there are clear pathways from room to room and to areas that are frequently accessed.
- Keep phone and power cords securely fastened and out of the way.
- Clean up spills as soon as they occur.
- Put non-skid strips in the tub or shower.
- Make sure your scooter or powerchair is locked and that the powerchair legrests are up before moving in or out of it.
- Tell your physician or nurse practitioner of any episodes of dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Utilize a toilet seat extender so you don’t have to lower yourself to a fully seated position.
Using a Rascal now will save wear and tear on your body, leaving you valuable energy to enjoy your life to the fullest! Plus, a Rascal can also help you out with:
Pain Relief
If you have symptoms of arthritis or experience pain from walking, a Rascal may provide relief by slowing down the damaging effects to your joints. In fact, you’ll be able to ride comfortably up to 25 miles on a single battery charge. Think about trying to walk that far today!
Fall Protection
If you struggle with diminished physical strength, a Rascal will alleviate the worries of being injured in an accidental fall. With a Rascal, you’ll glide across a room or over uneven sidewalks and grassy fields effortlessly.
Staying Active
A July 2006 study published in The Journal of American Medical Association found that people who stay active tend to live longer than those who don't.
