
09/26/2025
🌺 Happy Aloha Friday! Visiting your 🫶🏽 kūpuna (elderly) this weekend? During Fall Prevention Week, let’s support our kūpuna’s well-being and independence with these ⚡️ 5 tips!
🌟 Remove rugs, if possible. If not, use non-slip strips and make sure rugs are pushed up against the wall to reduce tripping hazards.
🌟 Install handrails on both sides of any stairs.
🌟 Keep cords out of walking paths.
🌟 Clear high-traffic areas of clutter.
🌟 Place frequently used items (like remotes, phones, walkers, or other assistive devices) within reach.
In Hawaiʻi, our kūpuna are very 🧠 strong-minded, ♥️ well respected, and love their 💪🏼 independence, especially in their own home. Just a gentle reminder that small changes at home can make a big difference! From safer spaces to caregiver/family support, prevention starts with awareness.