Health Tip: Prevent Falls While Decking the Halls
December 22, 2009, 10:23 AM ET
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Dec. 23 -- (HealthDay News) -- Holiday decorating often requires the use of a stepstool or ladder, either of which can lead to a fall.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions to avoid falls while decorating for the holidays:
Decorate first, drink after. Don't attempt to do any decorating during or after drinking alcohol.Don't use a bigger stepstool or ladder than you need.Before using it, make sure the stepstool or ladder is in good shape with no loose or missing parts.Make sure the ladder or stepstool is on a flat, sturdy surface.Wear sturdy shoes with tied laces.When attempting to move or hang any large or heavy object, ask someone to help you.