Care recipient with depth perception problems or low vision may have problem accurately seeing steps increasing risk of falls

Try: #find tape 0ften heavy-duty masking tape will do that contrasts in color with the color of the steps #place a strip of tape at the edge of each step running from one side of the stair to the next #the contrasting strip of color at the front edge of each step will help the cr identity the place and spacing of each stair

Materials: Heavy-duty masking tape scissors

Categories: Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Vision, Poor Vision

Information: This will not work if the steps are carpeted as the tape may ride on top of the weave creating a tripping hazard

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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