Fall Prevention Tips from Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County

Rockwall County, TX (November 26, 2025) – Thousands of older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Make sure your home is safe and help prevent falls by following a few easy tips. And an occupational therapist or physical therapist can conduct a home assessment and make recommendations on ways to help you live safely while doing the things you love to do at home every day.

1. Clear the way. Remove tripping hazards, like throw rugs, cords, or clutter on the floor. Move furniture to create a path for safe movement.
2. Light it up. Replace lightbulbs with bright, non-glare bulbs to help you see around the house.
3. Have a seat. Place a chair in your bedroom so you can sit while getting dressed or putting shoes on.
4. Secure some support. Buy a shower seat, grab bar, and an adjustable-height handheld showerhead to make bathing easier.
5. Store for success. Keep frequently used items between waist and shoulder height, making them easier to access without the need for a stepstool or unsafe reaching.

Check out the Resource Directory, FAQ, and Educational Events Calendar for more information on the North Central Texas Agency Agency on Aging website. Permission is granted to duplicate all parts of this page to use in education programs supporting family members caring for elders.

For additional information, call Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County at 972-771-9514.

Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging provided information. The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging serves adults aged 60 and older and their family caregivers who live in Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, and Wise counties. Their mission is to create and maintain a coordinated health and social services network for older adults and family caregivers. They provide services and resources that help older adults maximize their quality of life and live independently. Information, education, and direct services help individuals meet basic needs and make informed decisions. Contact one of their staff members or call 800-272-3921.

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