One practical step
HomeImprove walkway lighting
Identify dark spots and arrange lighting along necessary routes.
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Done when
Walkway surfaces and changes in level are visible.
Identify dark spots and arrange lighting along necessary routes.
Who this is for
Do not climb on chairs to change bulbs; use the fixture’s rated bulb.
Why this matters
Lighting helps make floors and changes in level visible.
How to do it
Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.
- Review evening routes with assistance if needed.
- Note dark areas and hard-to-reach switches.
- Arrange suitable lighting and recheck without adding trailing cords.
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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