Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls

Dr. Jon LaPook and physical therapist David McSwigan go floor to floor in a Manhattan apartment to show the best ways to make the home safer for older friends and family members

[debraseiling]

This video includes some really beneficial safety tips to prevent falls. Thanks!

[shelbieramalanjaona]

Unfortunately, these changes cannot be made in a rented apartment. Tub benches for the bathtub would be recommended instead, and a cover for the door stop would be recommended. It’s important to consider the financial and home environment all of individuals aging in places. Sincerely, a future OT. :)

[rbear]

Lot of Seniors can't afford the cost of the fixes. Don't tell us what we need to fix we know it all ready. Tell us where and who will fix these thing and do it at a price we can afford. Seems like every one wants to tell seniors what to do but not help them find the help they need.