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Risks
in homes of individuals with mobility and balance problems
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Hallway
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| 1. |
Cluttered
furniture that prevents easy movement |
| 2. |
Lack
of handrails
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| 3. |
Presence
of carpets, stairs or thresholds which can cause tripping
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| 4. |
Flooring
is slippery |
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Kitchen
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| 1. |
Cabinets
have sharp edges |
| 2. |
Inaccessible
shelves and cabinets
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| 3. |
Flooring
is slippery, or rugs are not fastened to the ground
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| 4. |
Lack
of handrails
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Bedroom
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| 1. |
Telephone
cords run across the floor and can cause tripping
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| 2. |
Rugs
not secured to the floor
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| 3. |
Presence
of carpets, or thresholds which can cause tripping
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| 4. |
Cluttered
furniture that prevents easy movement
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Bathroom
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| 1. |
Handheld
shower not installed
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| 2. |
Raised
toilet not installed
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| 3. |
Absence
of grab bars in the bathroom
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| 4. |
Bathroom
is soapy and slippery
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