David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com Slip-and-fall accidents are common and can cause injuries ranging from scrapes and bruises to broken bones, head trauma and even death. Most accidents occur at home. Although senior citizens have a heightened risk, any person of any age can experience a slip-and-fall accident in a fraction of a second. Eliminate Tripping Hazards Go through your house and look for things that could cause someone to trip, such as throw rugs, furniture arranged too close together and electrical cords. If any floorboards are loose or uneven, have them repaired. If you have young children, pick up their toys and teach them to clean up after themselves when they’re old enough. Prevent Falls Caused by Water On a rainy day, leave wet shoes, umbrellas and raincoats in the entryway or on the porch. Wipe up the floor or put down mats or towels to keep it dry. Use non-slip mats in areas where the floor may get wet, such as the kitchen and bathrooms. If anything is sp...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com We all tend to take our parents’ health for granted. But the reality is, as our parents get older, daily life at home can quickly become hazardous for them. Now may be the time to survey your parent’s home and start making some adjustments to keep them safer as they age. In the kitchen If the kitchen floor is made of tile or another hard or slippery surface, make sure it’s outfitted with some non-skid mats.  Make sure frequently used items are stored at a reachable level. Purchase a long-handled ‘grabber’ tool for harder-to-reach items. Keep a slip-resistant step stool handy for reaching higher items safely. Create an emergency phone-number list and hang it on your parents’ fridge or hang a small, dry-erase board with important numbers near their phone. In the bathroom Remove tripping hazards, like fuzzy bath mats, and replace them with non-skid, low-pile mats - or keep the area free of all rugs and mats. Install gra...