LWSHS

Lower West Side Household Services Corp.
Where Health Matters and Care Begins
A NYS Department of Health Licensed Home Health Care Agency
460 Willis Ave Second Fl | Bronx, NY 10455 | (212) 307-7107
645 South Third Avenue | Mount Vernon, NY 10550 | (914) 722-2467
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Tips for Seniors

12 Tips to Avoid Falls

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  1. Wear shoes and slippers that have non-slip soles. Avoid wearing socks only – they might cause you to slip.
  2. Be extra careful if your bathroom floor becomes wet. If your bathroom has handrails, hold onto them when getting up or down. Make sure non-slip strips are in your bathtub.
  3. If you wear a bathrobe or nightgown, be sure it is short enough to avoid tripping on.
  4. Don’t leave any clothes, magazines, bags, or other objects lying around on the floor – you might trip over them.
  5. Place loose electrical cords or telephone wires out of walking areas.
  6. Before you go to sleep, place your glasses within easy reach. Get out of your bed or chair slowly. Sit up before you stand.
  7. Sit in higher chairs or chairs with armrests – they’re easier to get in and out of.
  8. Remove or secure any loose rugs or mats.
  9. Make sure hallways and staircases are well lighted. (If the hallway or staircase in your building is not well lighted, call the superintendent.) When walking up or down stairs, hold onto a handrail or use a cane.
  10. Wipe up any kitchen spills as soon as they happen.
  11. Place lamps in dark areas. If you walk into a dark area let your eyes first adjust to the dark.
  12. If you do fall, DON’T PANIC! Try using a stable chair or some other piece of furniture to help you get up. If you cannot get up, try calling out for help. If you can, slide or crawl to the telephone or front door and call for help.

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Mission & Philosophy

To provide high quality, medically necessary home care and health related services. To promote the wellness and independence of individuals within the comforts of their natural environment and the community.

Latest News from LWSHS

Eager people wait on line to get into the health fair.

A Congresswoman, Church Choir and Home Health Provider in Sunset Park

  LWS Homecare and the Dennelisse LHCSA were out in Brooklyn on Saturday, September 16th 2017 for the Chinese Promise Baptist Church Health Fair in Sunset Park. Hundreds of community members … [Read More...]

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