Locating The Keys To Preventing Slips And Falls In The Bathroom

Locating The Keys To Preventing Slips And Falls In The Bathroom

This certainly isn’t our first blog entry to highlight the many safety measures that are necessary in the bathroom. And it isn’t likely to be our last. As we’ve pointed out on numerous occasions, slips and falls are among the top causes of injuries in Canada each...
Making The Stairs Safer For The Seniors In Your Home

Making The Stairs Safer For The Seniors In Your Home

The fact that older adults are more susceptible to slipping and falling should come as a surprise to no one. We’re all aware that, with age, our strength and balance decreases. As Sandra Martin further explains in The Globe and Mail, our bones and muscles become...
Taking The Right Steps To Avoid Slipping And Falling In The Winter

Taking The Right Steps To Avoid Slipping And Falling In The Winter

It’s fair to say that the older we get, the harder it is to stay upright. Aging makes diminished strength, balance and mobility inevitable. This isn’t to say that every elderly person is bound to have a mobility issue. Many seniors are fully capable of performing all...
Making Your Bathroom A Lot Less Slippery

Making Your Bathroom A Lot Less Slippery

Slips and falls seem to be sending Canadians to hospitals in record numbers. Last month, The Canadian Press reported, via the CBC News website, that unintentional falls are the most common cause of injury throughout Canada. Nearly 1,800 emergency department visits per...