Robert’s risky life.
A loose handrail nearly cost him a fall — and the freedom to stay in his own home.
Mobility issues, an unsafe stair rail.
Robert is a 72-year-old with mobility difficulties in everyday life. After almost falling down his stairs because of a loose handrail, his confidence at home was shaken.
Hazard removal & reinforced supports.
Ms. Ramirez assessed the home, taught the importance of safe railing and reinforced safety equipment, removed hazards, and arranged for a local maintenance agency to repair the rail quickly. A handrail grip was added for extra support.
Stability, confidence, fewer falls.
The intervention reduced Robert’s fall risk and increased his stability and confidence at home, restoring much of the day-to-day quality of life he’d started losing.
“Increased stability and confidence — reduced fall risk and restored quality of life.”