One practical step
HomeCheck slippery bathroom areas
Identify slippery areas and choose a correction without new trip hazards.
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Done when
Slippery spots are addressed without adding obstacles.
Identify slippery areas and choose a correction without new trip hazards.
Who this is for
People with falls or mobility difficulties may need an individualized home assessment.
Why this matters
Floor and access changes need to fit actual residents.
How to do it
Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.
- Observe wet or slippery spots from a dry area without testing a slip.
- Ask users about difficulties and discuss suitable surfaces or fittings with the caretaker.
- Address standing water and check that added items do not slide, bunch or block access.
Evidence and references
- OtherPreventing Falls and Hip Fractures — make your home safer(Opens in a new tab)Centers for Disease Control and PreventionClear paths, lighting and grab rails for older-adult fall prevention. Clinical screening and supplement recommendations are outside these household tasks. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05
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