A priority for busy family caregivers who work full-time and also care for aging loved ones at home is ensuring the loved ones’ safety while they are home alone.

Reports show that nearly one-third of people age 65 and up experience a fall every year in the United States.

According to AARP,  many of these falls and injuries can be prevented by taking simple, inexpensive steps to eliminate or fix potential hazards and provides the following tips to creating a safe environment in the home.

10 tips in creating a safe environment in the home:

• Install handrails on both sides of all steps (indoors and out).
• Secure all carpets and area rugs with double-sided tape or carpet mesh. Consider removing unnecessary rugs.
• Install easy to grasp C- or-D-shaped handles for all drawers and cabinet doors.
• Use brighter lightbulbs that don’t produce excessive glare.
• Install night-lights in all areas of night activity.
• Add reflective, non-slip tape on all non-carpeted stairs.
• Install lever handles on all doors.
• Place a bench near entrances for resting or setting down purchases.
• Install closet lights, as well as adjustable, pull-down rods and shelves.
• Install rocker-style light switches and consider illuminated ones in select areas.