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Love it or hate it, winter is upon us. And while it comes with many fun treats—holidays, sales, hot chocolate—it also makes getting around trickier, especially if you use a mobility aid. Here our top tips for safely getting around during the winter.

1. Use a Safety Mobility Light

Night now arrives sooner and stays later. On top of that, winter storms can cause power outages. To navigate your home safely at night, use a mobility light. These attach to your walker or rollator and light up your path. We recommend the See 4 Safety Mobility Light as it automatically turns on and off when needed, so you don’t have to worry about buttons.

2. Beware of Ice

Ice and snow can cause walking aids to slide forward farther and faster than they should, potentially resulting in falls. Avoid walking on snow or ice whenever

Last week we discussed the use of an attachable walker flashlight to improve safety and to lower the risk of falls to those with mobility impairments. The attachable light is a big step, but did you know many of the falls that happen every day are preventable? Follow this list of simple precautions, and you are sure to find yourself moving freely and without worry:

1. Exercise regularly and keep your body healthy
2. Having your eyes checked
3. Review your medications with your physician
4. Make your home safer by installing threshold ramps
5. Pick up dropped items to keep your floors clear
6. Wear shoes with non-slip soles
7. Use non-slip rugs
8. Install grab bars and non-slip mats in bathrooms
9. Wipe up spills immediately
10. Never rush up or down stairs, especially when using a cane
11. Keep stairs in good repair
12. Always use handrails
13. Keep electrical cords out of the

Many people who fall develop a fear of falling even if they are not injured. However, if you can prevent the fall in the first place, you will feel more safe and secure. Since poor lighting is one of the most prevalent reasons for falls, it turns out that the best thing you can do for your health and safety is simple - improve visibility!

If you or someone you know uses a walker, rollator, or transport wheelchair, there is an easy step you can take to improve safety and peace of mind. The answer is already familiar to us all-- the humble flashlight. Believe it or not, attaching a flashlight to your walking aid or wheelchair will greatly improve your safety and quality of life.

When considering attachable walker flashlights, the See 4 Safety™ Mobility Light is an excellent choice. This compact light provides hands-free illumination for users of walkers, canes, rollators and crutches with an

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Most of us will instantly recognize that familiar phrase and groan, nod, or smile. Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans, it’s an unpleasant fact of life.

• Each year, one in every three adults age 65 or older falls. More than half of these falls (57%) happen at home, with falls from stairs or slipping, tripping or stumbling the most common causes of major injury among seniors.
• A National Safety Council report reveals that almost 12,000 deaths each year occur at homes due to stair accident falls.
• Seniors are nine times more likely to be hurt in a fall than someone under age 65.
• Nearly two-thirds of injury-related