Quick Fixes to Stop Elderly Falls at Home: Simple Steps to Stay Safe & Independent - Softcover

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Worried about falls at home? One in three people over 65 in the UK falls each year—often leading to hospital stays, fractures, or loss of independence. The good news: most falls are preventable with simple, low-cost changes you can make this week.

Quick Fixes to Stop Elderly Falls at Home is a clear, practical guide written for family carers, adult children, and older people in the UK. In under 80 pages, discover:

• Why falls happen (and why they’re NOT just “part of getting old”)
• Room-by-room home safety checklist to spot hidden hazards fast
• Free & budget fixes: clear clutter, secure rugs, better lighting, non-slip mats, grippy slippers
• Key additions that make the biggest difference: grab rails, raised toilet seats, shower seats
• Beginner-friendly seated & standing exercises to build strength & balance (NHS-approved style)
• Exact steps to take if a fall happens—when to call 999 vs 111, how to get up safely
• UK-specific help: council grants, Disabled Facilities Grants, free OT assessments, Age UK & NHS resources

No jargon, no fluff—just actionable steps, checklists, shopping lists (with current UK prices), and quick trackers to see progress.

Protect the person you care about—or yourself—from the fear and consequences of falls. Small changes today mean greater safety and independence tomorrow.

Start preventing falls right now—grab your copy and make your home safer this week.

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