Top tools to reduce the risk of falls at home

Having a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is tough, but it doesn't mean you have to lose your independence. Below are some tools that help keep TBI patients safer and more independent at home.

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Echo Show

The Echo Show is a device that lets you see what's happening in other rooms and can call for help in emergencies. Someone tells Alexa to call for help, Alexa will make a phone call and send a text message to the emergency contact. You can save anyone as an emergency contact on the device and in your profile. It's a helpful way to stay connected and get help when you need it.

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Non-Slip Safety Mat

A non-slip safety mat on the side of a patient’s bed is essential. This tool can be helpful in different areas throughout your home.

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Rug grippers

Floor rugs contribute to many falls amongst the elderly and impaired. Rug grippers help keep your floor rugs in place to keep from slipping around.

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Non-slip bath tub mat

This special non-slip mat is for bathtubs to keep you from slipping and falling while you shower. It helps make showering safer for a traumatic brain injury patient.

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Non-slip shower mat

This non-slip mat is designed specifically for walk in type showers and helps decrease the risk of falling while showering.

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Bedrail with Motion Light Bedside Rail with motion light

Many falls occur at night when someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury or older people need to go to the bathroom. This tool helps provide extra support and a motion light.

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Adjustable Tub Grab Bar Adjustable Tub Grab Bar

This tub grab bar is mounted, increasing the safety of using it in the bathroom. I do not recommend using grab bars that have suction cups.

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Grabber/Reaching Assist Tool: Grabber and Reaching Assist Tool

Every traumatic brain injury patient has different abilities. A grabber tool decreases the risk for a fall for TBI patients by helping them reach things in the home.

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Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before using any assistive devices. I may receive a small commission if you purchase one of these fantastic products from this page!