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DCI Board of Directors
Blount
Mitzi Davis
Jay Hooper
Shaton Ozolins
Cocke
Willie Green
Stephanie Robinson
Astolf Witte
Jefferson
Bob Carter
Tony Scavone
Jay Whitlow
Sevier
Donna McGaha
Betty Ogle
John Richardson
Anita Valentine
Executive Director
Paula York
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Don't let a FALL be your last TRIP
Falls are not
natural occurrences. You can prevent falls!
The number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increases as people
get older. The most common serious injuries are head injuries, wrist fractures,
spine fractures and hip fractures.
Here are some suggestions for safety precautions in your home:
Stairs
Provide enough light to see
steps clearly.
Keep stairs free from clutter.
Cover stairs with tightly woven
carpet or nonslip treads.
Install sturdy handrails on both
sides of the stairway
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Falls are not natural occurrences. You can prevent falls!
The number of falls and the severity of injury resulting from falls increases as people
get older. The most common serious injuries are head injuries, wrist fractures,
spine fractures and hip fractures.
Here are some suggestions for safety precautions in your home:
Stairs
Provide enough light to see
steps clearly.
Keep stairs free from clutter.
Cover stairs with tightly woven
carpet or nonslip treads.
Install sturdy handrails on both
sides of the stairway.
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Bathroom
Keep a night-light on in the bathroom.
Use bathroom rugs with nonskid backing.
Install handrails in the bathtub and toilet areas.
Place rubber mat or nonskid strips on the bathtub/shower floor.
Leave the bathroom door unlocked, so it can be opened from both sides.
Kitchen
Avoid climbing and reaching to high shelves.
Use a stable step stool with handrails.
Arrange storage at counter level
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Clean up spills as soon as
they happen and don't wax floors.
Living Area
Arrange furniture to provide an open pathway between rooms.
Remove low tables, footrests and other items from the pathway.
Keep electrical and telephone cords out of the pathway.
Bedroom
Remove throw rugs, extension cords and other floor clutter.
Install a bedroom night-light
Use a normal-height bed. Before leaving your bed, sit on the edge for a
time to make sure you are not dizzy.
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