The older we become the more likely we are to suffer from falls and broken bones. We have a responsibility to do everything possible to avoid falling onto hard floors.

Tips:
* Do not drape extension cords across the floor. It could be a disaster for the occupant and the electrical appliance.
* Avoid little mats. These are often found in the bathroom and toilet. Instead of standard toweling get a really thick bathmat that you’ll hang up after each use.

Hard floors are required in kitchens and bathrooms.
Cork and wood are great choices. Cork comes in a wide range of colours and is relatively soft to stand on. Wood may be recycled or coppice-grown making both these options an eco-friendly choice.
Tiles are popular, though they are hard underfoot and can be slippery when wet. And if there’s grouting it requires maintenance. The advantage with tiles, be they natural stone or ceramic, is the variety of colours, shapes and sizes.
Linoleum composition is partially natural and is thicker than plastic vinyl.
If possible don’t use plastic or medium density fibre board (MDF). Both products out-gas and can impact negatively on the health of children and the elderly.

Thank you,
Betty