Protecting senior citizens from slips, falls and costly injuries

By Daich Coatings.

Building your business with TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer.

Looking for more business? Try assisted and long-term living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes. And when you consider these places, look down, not up.

As the population continues to age, the importance of safe and secure environments for senior citizens becomes paramount. You can help making living spaces safer by offering to install the award-winning TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer on floors in resident rooms, hallways and gathering spacers.

TracSafe® is a clear, durable coating that enhances traction while preserving the original appearance of floors, ensuring that safety never comes at the expense of aesthetics. This sealer is leading the way in safeguarding seniors and those who care for them by dramatically reducing slips, falls and related injuries in senior living facilities, centers and homes.

Slip and fall statistics: The urgent need for prevention

According to the National Council on Aging, one in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. These falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. In 2021, falls caused 38,000 deaths among those age 65+, and emergency departments reported three million visits due to older adult falls.

Across the world, the population is expected to rise from 8.3 billion right now to about 8.5 billion in 2030. In the United States alone, where the population is currently 348 million, by the time 2030 arrives the population will exceed 355 million, and all Baby Boomers will be over 65 years of age.  That’s a lot of potential slips and falls. 

TracSafe’s safety features: Senior living solution

With roughly one in five Americans descending into this growing senior age category, it’s imperative for retirement communities, planned living centers and nursing homes to do everything possible to reduce and eliminate falls. That’s where professional installers come in.

Award-winning TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer is specifically designed to address this. It boasts industry-leading anti-slip ratings, providing a safe walking surface even in wet or high-traffic conditions.

Engineered for performance in all climates, TracSafe maintains its effectiveness in rain, snow, and humidity. Its robust formula adheres to a wide variety of surfaces, including tile, vinyl, wood, concrete, stone and linoleum, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use in senior living and assisted care facilities. And, for those seniors still living in their homes, the sealer can be added to walkways, patios, pool decks, stairs, basements and laundry room floors.

Motivation and development: A commitment to senior safety

TracSafe was developed by Peter Daich, inspired by personal experiences and a dedication to protecting vulnerable populations.

“I was walking on a wet pool deck,” says Peter, president of Daich Coatings. “One minute I was up. The next I was down. When I slipped on those slick tiles, I hit the deck hard and it hurt. I was annoyed at myself for losing my footing, but was thankful I wasn’t injured. Then I thought about others, like children or someone elderly falling like I did, and not being so lucky.”

To Daich, the solution to the problem seemed obvious: help improve foot traction with a clear coating that could be applied almost anywhere by anyone. As a result, all types of surfaces from walkways to shower areas to hallways are slip-resistant. “That’s how TracSafe was born,” says Peter.

Easy installation: Simple steps to enhanced safety

TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer is easy to apply and dries quickly, allowing facilities to improve safety with minimal disruption. The straightforward process involves cleaning the surface, applying the sealer, and allowing it to cure—delivering immediate slip resistance and long-lasting protection.

By reducing the risk of slip and fall injuries, TracSafe helps protect residents and staff, lowers the likelihood of costly litigation, and can lead to significant savings on insurance premiums. Facility managers and property owners can rest assured knowing their commitment to safety is backed by proven technology and by the knowledge that proactive measures can help reduce the enormous social and financial cost of senior falls.

Take the next step toward safety

Installers should offer to meet with senior living facilities, caregivers and property owners. Encourage them to make the TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer a part of their safety strategy. Offer to complete an assessment today of areas with potential slip-and-fall potential, including:

• Hallways and common areas in senior and assisted living facilities
• Bathroom floors, showers, and entryways
• Outdoor patios, ramps, and walkways
• Dining rooms, kitchens, and activity centers
• Health care, spa and pool areas
• Private residences and apartments

Protect residents, prevent injuries, and provide peace of mind with an anti-slip solution trusted by experts and designed for the unique needs of seniors.

For more details and to listen to an interview on TracSafe, visit Daich Coatings website.