NIHSeniorHealth: Falls and Older Adults

About Falls Causes and Risk Factors Making Personal Changes Fall Proofing Your Home Devices to Help Prevent Falls Maintaining Bone Health If You Fall Frequently Asked Questions Videos MedlinePlus for More Information Printer friendly version		Falls and Older Adults Frequently Asked Questions 22. What can I do to prevent falls at home? - cont'd Click to enlarge image Have grab bars installed in the tub and shower and next to the toilet. Be sure the handrails and grab bars are firmly attached to the wall. (Answer continues on next page.)

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Last reviewed: 03 January 2011 First published: 16 October 2006 National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Contact us, Accessibility, Copyright, Privacy