How to prevent falls and injuries to the elderly

1, adequate lighting, permanent night light. Most of the elderly are partially sighted, the ability to adjust to light enough to keep the room bright light, is the first step to prevent falls. The elderly are easy to get up at night, the home is equipped with flashlights, can be set in the corridor through the induction lighting to avoid tripping over obstacles. 2.Fixed location of furniture. The simpler the home arrangement of the elderly room, the better, and the furniture is placed in a fixed position, clear the indoor obstacles. 3, bathroom anti-slip. The bathroom is the most likely place for the elderly to fall. Can not use the bathtub, (the height of the bathtub is about 45 centimeters, you must lift one foot very high when entering, it is easy to fall.) It is best to use the shower, set up non-slip handrails, place the chairs that do not accumulate water and non-slip. 4.Floor anti-slip. Laying non-slip floor tiles or wooden floor. 5.Stable handrails. Aisles, stairs and restrooms, should be equipped with handrails. Handrail height depending on the height of the individual adjustment. 6, the seat can not be soft. Stand up, sit down for the elderly is a relatively difficult action. 7.Fitted clothes and pants, non-slip soles. Ill-fitting clothes and pants, badly worn shoes, may cause the elderly to fall. 8.Appropriate room temperature. Room temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius is appropriate. Room temperature is too low, the elderly easily catch cold, cold; room temperature is too high easily make people tired, mental discomfort. 9, the safe use of drugs. Drugs such as antihypertensive drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, sedative, hypnotic, anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs are likely to cause balance loss, gait instability, visual impairment and slow reaction in elderly patients after taking them. Do not go out immediately after taking such drugs. 10.Strengthen physical exercise. Balance training, resistance exercises, walking and comprehensive exercises for weight shifting can help the elderly to improve their physical coordination and reduce the risk of falling.