Originally Posted by
nvb50
I am a retired nurse of 43 years. Any throw rug is dangerous. Many of my patients with fractures, in the nursing home, was caused by tripping on a throw rug. I don't have throw rugs in my house and would recommend anyone in their senior years not to use throw rugs.
Definitely. I had to remove all my throw rugs (even the 6'x9') after I had my knees replaced. The PT folks did an evaluation of the house before I could come home from rehab and the rugs were one of the things to go. Probably should have gotten rid of them earlier since DH has balance issues.