Throughout our lives, everyone has fallen down at least once. That being said, the kind of fall that a younger person can easily get up from doesn’t always happen when seniors slip. In fact, statistics show that every 11 seconds a senior citizen is treated in an emergency room for injuries that took place due to falling. Considering that, it’s important to know that there are ways you can help the senior in your life. With that in mind, here are three ways to prevent seniors from falling in their own home.

1. Make Use of a Walking Aid
   
   If you’re considering a cane for the senior in your life, this is a popular choice of gift. In fact, statistics show that nearly 7 million people in the United States use some type of device to aid their mobility. One of the most popular mobility aids are walking canes. Whether you’re looking for decorative canes or something a litt