UroPatient – Urology Education & Support for Patients

This Week's Podcast

Episode 116

March 21st at 10:30am CT
Is Your Home Safe? Simple Changes That Could Prevent Serious Injuries
In this important episode of UroPatient, host and presenter Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA shares practical, nurse-approved strategies to help you make your home safer — especially for older adults, caregivers, and anyone wanting to reduce the risk of falls and injuries. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among adults over 60.

The good news? Many home accidents are preventable with simple, affordable modifications. In this episode, Vic walks you step-by-step through key areas of the home that often pose hidden risks — and what you can do today to improve safety.

🏠 In This Video, You'll Learn:

✔️ How to prevent falls in the bathroom

✔️ Why proper lighting reduces injury risk

✔️ The importance of removing trip hazards like loose rugs and clutter

✔️ When grab bars and handrails are essential

✔️ Bedroom safety tips for nighttime bathroom trips

✔️ Kitchen safety modifications that reduce burns and slips

✔️ Why medication side effects may increase fall risk

✔️ Simple home safety upgrades that protect independence

Whether you are aging in place, caring for a loved one, recovering from surgery, or managing a urologic condition that increases nighttime bathroom trips, these safety strategies can help you maintain independence and confidence at home. As a registered nurse and patient advocate, Vic brings clinical experience and real-world insight to help patients and families make smart decisions that prevent avoidable injuries. If you value practical health education designed for patients and families, this episode is for you. Turn on notifications so you never miss important health updates from UroPatient and UroNurse.

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At UroPatient, our mission is to empower patients and caregivers with understandable, reliable information to make informed decisions and protect urologic health.

*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.

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