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Providence Hospital

16001 W. 9 Mile Rd.
Southfield, Michigan 48075
248-849-3000
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877-830-BONE

General visiting hours 11:00 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Safety At Home

Keep walkways clear
Clean up spills right away
Remove things that can cause you to fall such as electrical cords, phone cords, throw rugs, boxes, piles of paper, etc.
Do not store items on stairways
Replace glass-top tables with wooden tables in the event of a fall
Make sure every room has proper lighting
Make sure to place nightlights in bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways
Make sure light switches are at the top and bottom of stairways
Use curtains or shades to reduce glare from windows
Add grab bars near the shower and the toilet area
Make sure you have handrails on both sides of stairways
Add a raised toilet seat to your bathroom
Make sure bed height is low enough for your feet to touch the floor
Maintain a clear path between your bedroom and bathroom
Always keep a non-skid mat in your shower or bathtub
Use a liquid soap dispenser in the shower
Always wear flat shoes with rubber or non-skid soles
Do not walk in stocking feet alone, use shoes or slippers with backing at all times
Do not rush when walking
Do not carry objects that block your vision

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