DiscussionThe main aim of the study was to assess the prevalenceof environmental safety hazards in the homesof people aged 65 years and above, and to evaluate theeffect of educational intervention by nurses on theprevalence of home environmental risk factors forfalls, and on the perception of the safety of the homeenvironment.Study results showed that educational interventioncaused a substantial decrease in the number of homeenvironmental risk factors for falls. The effectof intervention was statistically significant for 22home environmental risk factors for falls, for example:no edge protectors on edges of furniture; no nightlights (bedroom, hallway, toilet); a high toilet seat notinstalled; no non-slip mats (bathroom and toilet); noseat in the shower or bath; no non-slip mats in wetareas; bed too low; carpet edges not secured; nohandrails in the bathroom and toilet; unsafe andslippery footwear; bedside light not within reach; nonon-slip tape on edges of steps, unsecured carpets;mats and rugs in the home; and electrical wires/cablesand extension cords on the floor. These results provethat home environmental risk factors for falls aremodifiable. Home modification prevents elderlypeople from succumbing to hidden fall hazards in thecourse of daily activities at home. Most falls among