A 39-year-old member asked:
If someone is at risk for falls, is it better to have carpet or is that awful for wheelchairs and walkers?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
No carpets: Carpets and rugs trip many elderly resulting in fractures and lacerations or even concussions. Rugs may be hard to move but make sure they use a walker in the home. Take the rugs out if you can. Rethink small pets like dogs and cats as they cause a lot of falls as well.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: Carpet is much harder to use asisstance devices on.
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Last updated Jun 27, 2012
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