--- title: 10 Steps To Help Prevent A Fall description: Falls are nothing to mess around with! Follow these 10 tips to help prevent a fall and save yourself a trip to the hospital. image: https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/2016/Q1/Blog_images/falls.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 24 October, 2016 | 1 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) ## 10 Steps To Help Prevent A Fall ![falls.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q1/Blog_images/falls.jpg?width=559&height=240&name=falls.jpg "falls.jpg") A slip, trip and fall is not something to mess around with. The statistics from the CDC are a bit frightening: 1 out of every 5 falls causes a serious injury; over 700,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of an injury due to a fall; and 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. But here’s the good news: falls can be prevented! A few small changes around your home may be what you need to prevent an unwanted trip to the emergency room. ## 10 Steps to Help Prevent a Fall: - De-clutter objects you can trip over, such as furniture, throw rugs, and cords - Improve lighting around your home by using brighter, low-glare light bulbs - Install handrails in entryways, hallways, and near steps - Secure all carpets and area rugs with double-sided tape to keep them from slipping - Lower items in cabinets and closets to reach easily without using a step stool - Add reflective, non-slip tape on steps - Install grab bars inside and next to the tub or shower and next to your toilet - Place non-slip mats or strips in the bathtub and on shower floors - Use night lights and glow-in-the-dark light switches, motion-activated lights are helpful - Install lever handles that are easy to grasp on all doors ### [Eskaton](http://www.eskaton.org/) is a Northern California-based nonprofit with over 45 years of experience offering services and support for nearly 14,000 older adults each year. Our communities feature everything from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. For more information on Eskaton, [contact us](http://www.eskaton.org/contact-us.html) at 888-684-6554. ### Share This Post! - - - ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. [![Logo REV](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20REV.png?width=1500&height=322&name=Logo%20REV.png "Logo REV")](https://eskaton.org) © 2025 Eskaton • All Rights Reserved - - - -