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age group and then soars to 276 accidental deaths per 100, 000 in the 75-year and older catagory. The report, prepared by No?' vin C. Kiefer. M.D. and Manuel Rodstein, M,D. of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, noted that accidental falls kill almost 11,000 persons 75 and over annually. Poor illumination and the decreased visual acui ty of the older person contri bute to these falls, particular ly stairways, the physicians said. Age slows the adaptation of the eyes to darkness and also slows eye-hand and eye-foot coordination. These changes demand consideration in plan ning home safety and accident prevention for the elderly, ac cording to Dr. Ferree. The Society recommends that passageways have gooc lighting during the day as well as at night, particularly stairs and landings. The one or twc steps between levels in a splii level dwelling are especiallj hazardous for the person whc cannot discern the less obvious differences betweer floor levels. The edges of steps should bt painted with fluorescent pain’ or some sharply contrasting color, and the illuminatior used should clearly indicate the.height of the riser.
F’pr nightime, 3 1/2 to 7 1/1 watt lights should be used ii bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms, and other possibly ha: ardous locations. The econo my-minded older person ma; have to be convinced of hov little extra electricity these night lights take. Silent ligh switches, which the older pe: son will use more readily be ^eause he won’t disturb other: are an added safety bonus, i small patch of fluorescen
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