Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home

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1 Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home Here are some ideas to use at home to help prevent falls. Floors Keep cords, furniture and small objects out of walkways and off of stairs. Do not put electric cords under rugs or carpet. Large area rugs should have non-slip backing. If not, use double-sided tape to keep the rug securely attached to the floor. Remove throw rugs, so you do not trip on them. Replace or remove carpet that is torn or has turned-up edges. Use low pile carpet or solid flooring. Use bright tape or paint to mark areas where the flooring surface changes, such as from carpet to solid floors. It is easy to fall when walking from one type of flooring to another. Lighting Have lighting throughout your home. Use night lights in bedrooms, bathrooms and near stairs. Use switches that glow in the dark, so they can be seen more easily. Keep electrical cords and small things out of your path. Stairs Mount sturdy handrails to help with going up and down stairs. They should extend beyond the top and bottom stair. Have lighting on the stairs. Apply non-slip surfaces to wood stairs to prevent falls. On the edge of each step, paint a bright colored line, so they are more easily seen. 1

2 Talo-bixinta Amniga ah ee Kahortagga Ku Dhicidda Guriga Halkan meel lakasheegee fikrad feela oo manka laka illaashada. Dhulka Kuraasadooga iyo alaabto meeel feela dhig oo kafog jaraanjarta. Korontada indhigtooy sariita iyo tawaleedka hoostiyooe. Dhulkaa ee naganoooy mid laka kufoow. Hadii kale oo in hayna isticmaal dhul badbaadshee feelan. Si looga hortago turaanturada, ka qaad oo tuur khatiifadaha. Roogga dillaacsan ee darafkiisu ama dhinaciisa rogmey ka qaad ama beddel roogaas (kaarbidkaas). Isticmaal tawaleet gaaban mise dhul kakan. Isticmaal ranji nuuraaya si dhulka madii madalasa mise roog saaraasa inka dhiboonin. Madii jaran kusoo dagoosoo inii soo dhiida fududa. Iftiinka Manka oo idil insuubi iftin. Isticmaal iftin manka jiifadaasa, musqula iyo jaranjarta baaliyo. Isticmaal meelo nalka laga shido oo madowga ku iftiima, si si-sahlan loo arko. Ka fogee meesha aad marayso xadhkaha dabka iyo waxyaabaha yaryar. Jaranjarada Ku xir bir gacan leh oo xoogan si ay kuu caawiso in aad jaranjarada kor iyo hoos ugu fuuli kartid. Waana in la dheereyn karo kor ilaa hoos jaranjarada. Jaranjarada inweel iftin. Inwell wal ka aawiyoo ini handhihin dhulalka oo alwaaga leh. Gees walba mey mariyaasee ranji nuuraaw si dadka sifeelan in aragaan. Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home. Somali. 1

3 Furniture Use caution when sitting down. Before sitting down on a chair, make sure the backs of your legs are touching the seat of the chair behind you. Use chairs and furniture that are stable for your size and weight. Choose chairs that have armrests. In the Bathroom Place non-slip decals or a mat in the tub or shower. Install grab bars around the toilet and in the shower or bathtub. Towel bars will break if you use them as grab bars. Use a tub seat and an elevated toilet seat. Leave the bathroom door unlocked so it can be opened if you do fall. In the Bedroom Avoid wearing long nightgowns or robes. These can cause you to trip. Wear non-slip shoes or slippers that fit well and stay securely on your feet. Loose shoes that cause you to scuff or shuffle your feet could cause you to fall. Sleep in a bed that is easy to get into and out of. Place a lamp, telephone and flashlight near your bed in case you need them during the night. In the Kitchen Place items you use often at counter level or within easy reach. Use a sturdy step stool with a handrail to reach items on high shelves. Do not climb on the counter or use chairs. Wear non-slip shoes in the kitchen to avoid falls. 2

4 Alwaaxyooga Taxadar markaad fadhiisanayso. Ka hor ku fadhiisadka kursiga, hubi in lugahaaga xagooda danbe taabanayaan kursiga kaa danbeeya. Isticmaal kursi jinkaa ah oona miisaan leh. Dooreey gambar meel gayaa lasaaradoo leh. Musqusha Gudaheeda Dhig wal ka anfacaaw ini indhacin mushqula hortiyee. Ku rakib biraha la qabsado hareeraha musqusha iyo saxniga lagu qubaysto. Shukamanka lakqabiisadoo hoo in isticmaalo dhulka halawayaan. Isticmaal kursiga saxniga iyo kursi kacsan oo musqusha ah. Ha xidhin albaabka musqusha si loo furi karo haddii aad dhacdo. Qolka Hurdada Gudihiisa Ha xiran toobka hurdada ama aad u dhadheer. Taasi waxay sababi kartaa jillaafo. Hirooy kabo inkadhi aana oo jinkaa eh oona sifeela inka surama karta. Kaboo fudfudud mey sababa inii lugtaa bulufbuluf kanagota kadibna kakufta. Kajiifoow sariir sifeela inkora kora oona inkadagakarta. Dhikoow faynuus, telefoon,karbuuna sariirta baaliyee hoo ada in baahada hamiin. Jikada Gudaheeda Dhikoow alaabta marwalba ada isticmaalaasaeel kiin dhaw. Isticmaal gambar oo ada ka suranta si ada han qaadata alaabta eleenta eh. Inkartooy darbiga misa in isticmalooy gambar. Hirooy kabo ada inku dhiaan madi kajarta jikada sidii ada inka kufna. Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home. Somali. 2

5 Outside Your Home Leave some outside lights on at night to prevent falls if you or others go outside or come home after dark. Ask someone to repair cracks in your pavement and fill holes in the lawn. Get help to remove rocks, tools, snow, wet leaves and ice on walkways and stairs. Other Tips Take your time. Get in the habit of moving at speeds that are safe for your energy level and ability. Do not rush to answer the phone or door. Ask for help when getting up from bed, a chair or the toilet if you feel at all shaky, weak, dizzy or lightheaded. Use your cane or walker rather than using furniture to give you support when walking. Be careful that you do not trip over your pet. Be aware of where your pet is when you are moving around. Keep a telephone close by or consider carrying a cordless or mobile phone. You may want to consider a personal alarm or monitor service if you are at high risk for falls. Talk to your doctor about the medicines you take and if they affect your balance and coordination. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns /2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 3

6 Manka bananshee Insubi iftin bananka hamiinkii sidi ada in ilaalida qofki bananka kakufoow hamiinka. Weydisow qof kiin hagaajiya manka meeli ku boqbosanya iyo godota. Iskadey inii ada helo wacinaad madii ada saarasa shiid, alaab, baraf hambal quuyan, iyo jaranjar. Talo-bxin kale Waqtigaaga qaado. Yeelo dabeecada ah in aad ku socoto xawaaraha adiga kuu sahlan awoodaada iyo xoogaaga. Ha isku deyin in aad orod kaga jawaabto taleefoonka ama albaabka. Warso gargaar marka aad ka kacayso sariirta, kursiga ama musqusha haddii aad dareento gariir, daciifnimo, dawakhsanaan ama wareer. Isticmaal tukube, ama ul meeshaad alaabta guriga uga isticmaali lahayd inaad cuskato markaad soconayso. Ka taxadar in aadan ku turaanturoon xayawaanka guriga. Lasocooy mar walba meelii lugta ada dhikaasa. Telefonka baala dhikoow,qiimooy telefonka galanta. Walii ada in baahanta intii qadada alam ada qaas kin eh ada madii meel kor saranta qarar in ata intii ada hadhiida. Ladoowa dhaktarkaa hoo dawooyinka ada qaadata wal dhib kiin sheenaayaan. La hathil taktarka misy kalkaalisytha hady ady qabty su aaly misy quseyng /2012 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Safety Tips to Prevent Falls at Home. Somali. 3