How To Treat Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Reduce Risks Of Falling In The Home

It's important to reduce the risks of falling in the home. In PSP patients, falls are the main cause of disability, injury, and potentially even death. Using assistive devices and making certain changes to the home can help mitigate these risks, allowing patients to live independently. An occupational therapist can address the patient's living environment, identify risky areas, and come up with solutions. These may involve the aforementioned grab bars or use of a walker, as well as the elimination of tripping hazards. The patient should also probably transition to living on one floor of the home or install a stairlift to reduce the chances of falling on the stairs. Occupational therapists may outfit the shower, kitchen, living areas, and highly-trafficked places with other mobility assistive devices.