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Every year thousands of senior citizens break their knees and hips because they fall.  Floor safety is important!

Some suggesstions for selecting flooring :

• Choose flooring taht can be easily cleaned.  Choose tiling or other floor materials that are easy to mop up without alot of bending or scrubbing while on your knees.
• Use textured tiles that have a non-slip grip to protect you from falls.
• Avoid using rugs if possible.  It is too easy for your foot or a cane to catch on the edge.  If you do use rugs, use a non-slip backing.
• Choose flooring that is “softer”.  Natural materials like bamboo are spongier than ceramic tiles or stone and can help avoid broken bones if you should fall.  Also, softer materials are easier on your back when have to stand for long periods of time to cook, wash dishes, etc.