10 ways to prevent injuries in your home
June 19, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Sometimes, chronic pain can result from a small, seemingly insignificant injury. A broken bone can perhaps not heal properly, a soft tissue injury could result in complex regional pain syndrome, what used to be called RSD. You can read about how such an injury resulted in a lifetime of chronic pain to a ballet dancer: Company’s calling: For Grace’s founder, Cynthia Toussaint speaks out.
So, that being said, in order to prevent as many injuries in the house as possible, especially for seniors or people who have less mobility than others, here are 10 important tips to help prevent falls:
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