Anyone can fall, but the risk of falling becomes greater with age. Health Canada reports that every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once. Nearly half of those falls will occur in the home — most often in the bathroom or on the stairs.
Factors that can increase your risk of falling include:
poor balance
decreased muscle and
bone strength
reduced vision or hearing
unsafe conditions in and around your home.
We have prepared this home safety checklist to help you think about changes you might want to make to reduce falling risks.