It is possible to take measures to facilitate the day-to-day of those who have lived many years, preventing injuries that, today, are one of the biggest causes of hospitalization.
<h3>Home safety</h3>
The experience gained over the years is certainly something to be admired and even celebrated, but the physical difficulties that come with age, at a certain point, become inevitable.
Ensure a safe floor
Be very careful with stairs
The bathroom must be adapted
Furniture must have rounded edges
Wires must be fixed to the walls
Change the handles to the lever type
With this information, the nurse can have in mind the care to be spoken to make the home of an elderly person safe.