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Old 07-11-2021, 09:34 AM
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Default Bed safety rail

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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
We added under cabinet lighting, a UPS for the electric recliners, additional fire/smoke detectors (garage and laundry room). Added on grab bar in the walk in shower years ago. We have 5 wireless landline phones so we are always close to a phone. Added weather alert radio a few years ago, and made a plan for severe weather.
A bed safety rail that you can insert under the mattress is a great way to prevent falling out of, and for balance getting in and out of bed, especially when on medication or when otherwise disoriented. Many rails also have storage pockets.