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Throw Rugs & Seniors

Did you know? Throw rugs can be very dangerous for senior citizens. As we get older our mobility decreases we tend to scoot across the floor rather than pick our feet up. Our nice decorative throw rugs now become a trip hazard. If a senior is using a walker or a cane throw rugs become an item for the walker or cane to get caught on. Throw rugs have been the cause of many broken bones or worse in our seniors community.

If your mobility is decreasing or you are having to use a cane or a walker consider removing these trip hazards from your home.