Bathroom Falls & Injuries Statistics, Causes & Prevention

Bathroom Falls & Injuries / Statistics Causes V Preventions Most slip and fall accidents that occur happen in the bathroom When securing the home for elder, relatīve or loved one, special attention must be paid to the bathroom Alarming Facts & Figures 234,000 Adults & teenagers eachy year suffers slipping in the bathroom 33% Elderly required hospital admission following a bathroom accident 79% Of all the bathroom injuries among people 65 years and older due to bathroom slips and falls ONE Person dies everyday by using bathtub or shower in US Causes For Slip & Fall Inside Bathroom Slippery Surfaces Bathtub Sides Out-Of-Reach Items Poorly-Lit Pathway Prevention Measures Add slip resistant/nonslip flooring throughout the Improve lighting bathroom Installing Non-Slip shower mats Add grab bars inside & outside the tub or shower Have a bath mat with R non-skid bottom Designed & Issved In Public Interest By Nonsliptapes.com