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Use Bright Colors for Fall Prevention

Cut down on trips and falls with colored tape on thresholds


An illustration of a colored tape on edges to help prevent falls
AARP

Does your loved one shuffle their feet or easily trip over things? To help cut down on trips and falls you can place brightly colored tape on all thresholds in the home, which will catch the eye and help to prevent trips.

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