WHY DO ADULTS AND KIDS SLIP ON THE 
                         FLOORS????

Have you seen or heard of old people slipping and  falling on the ground?..even kids going
for toss...and BANG!!! ...they go slipping head over  heels!!! They can land up breaking a bone or have a muscle rupture. The slipping
damages can be very grave!!! You may become
bed ridden with a plaster around your limbs or
bandages bound on your broken areas.

THERE CAN BE NUMEROUS REASONS FOR A 
SLIP...A FALL THAT OCCURS SUDDENLY AS YOU LOSE YOUR BALANCE..

1. FAULTY SHOES. 
    Wearing  faulty  shoes can be the  cause of
     many a slip. Your slipper or  shoes should be
     sturdy with a solid  grip. The sole of your
     foot wear should be non slippery. Also worn
     out soles can make you go for a toss!!! Take
     care while buying  a new pair when the  old
     one wears out. Wearing high heels can be
     the reason behind a trip and slip!!!

2. SLIPPERY TILES..
     There is a variety of tiles in the market. Do
      observe the tiles you walk on. The non
     slippery have a jagged  or a rough look.
     Your foot will not skid on the rough tile. The
      slippery tiles have a smooth, shiny look.
      Tread very carefully on  these tiles or you
      can skid and hurt yourself badly!!!

   

3. LOOSE CLOTHING IS NOT SAFE..
     Many elders wear loose nightwear or gowns
     This is very dangerous!! Loose pyjamas can
     entangle your foot or toes.....there you go
     headlong hitting the floor!! Why can't such
     nightwear be avoided?? Long sleeves and
     lenghty clothes can  cause problems in the
     kitchen also. Be extra cautious. An elderly
     relation  of ours used to wear a 'LOONGI'
     always. Loongi is a South Indian attire...a
     lengthy piece of cloth wrapped waist down
     -wards. It has no shape and is open and
     loose at the base...ideal style to get your foot
     entangled in it. We had warned him to avoid
     wearing it, but it only  settled in his mind
     after he  slipped in the washroom and
     landed up in the hospital with a severe head
     injury. Let this NOT happen in your family.

4. FLOORS CAN BE SLIPPERY IN MANY 
     WAYS. 

     Bathroom floors  should never be wet. The
     floor should  be mopped daily so it's safe to
      tread on. Soapy bath water should be wiped
      out thoroughly. Some folks love an oil bath
      or a oil massage on the head  and body..this
      oil, during your bath can collect on the
      floor, making it a death ground!!! Just a fall
      can be life threatening!! Make sure the
      floor is spotless after a bath. Place plastic
      non slippery mats on the floor. These mats
      stick to the ground and there is no chance
      to slip and fall. The side walls should be
      fitted with rods for safety. A comfortable
      stool or chair should be placed for seniors
      to balance themselves lest they fall. Utmost
      care must be taken for senior citizens. After
      a certain age they become too frail to stand
      without a support. Also, the bones become
      so brittle that just a LITTLE fall can become
      a BIG problem...Take great care of seniors
      as bone damage can take long to heal....all
      these are old age related problems..

ADVICE TO ALL SENIORS...MIND YOUR STEP
....DON'T LAND UP INTO PROBLEMS! !!!!🤔