Make Your Home Safe
If you have peripheral neuropathy, you are potentially at greater risk for accidents in the home. Remember:
• Always wear shoes to protect your feet.
• Keep your floor clear of things that you could trip on.
• Check the temperature of your bath or dishwater with your elbow, not your hand or foot.
• Consider installing handrails in your bathtub or shower, as well as antislip bath mats.
• Do not stay in one position for too long. Get up and move around a couple times each hour. This is especially important for those whose work involves sitting for long periods at a desk.