Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people aged 65 and above in India. In elderly care homes, assisted living facilities, and senior residences, floor safety is a life-critical issue. Anti-slip treatment provides a permanent, invisible solution that dramatically reduces fall risk for elderly residents.
The Statistics on Falls Among the Elderly
According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury deaths globally. For people over 65, falls account for over 75% of accidental injury hospitalizations. In India, with a rapidly aging population of over 140 million people aged 60+, the scale of this problem is enormous.
Why Elderly People Are at Greater Risk
Elderly individuals face multiple compounding risk factors: reduced muscle strength and balance, slower reaction times, vision impairment, medication side effects that cause dizziness, and osteoporosis that makes fractures more severe. Even a minor slip on a slightly wet bathroom floor can result in a hip fracture that requires months of hospitalisation.
High-Risk Areas in Elderly Care Facilities
The most dangerous areas in senior care facilities include bathrooms and shower rooms (where most falls occur), corridors leading to bathrooms (often walked at night without lights), dining areas with occasional food and liquid spills, outdoor areas and garden paths, and physiotherapy rooms.
Anti-Slip Treatment vs Alternative Solutions
Common alternatives to anti-slip treatment include anti-slip mats (trip hazard, harbouring bacteria), grip strips (aesthetic compromise, replacement needed), and anti-slip footwear (impractical to enforce for all residents). Anti-slip treatment is the only solution that addresses the root cause — the slippery floor surface — permanently and invisibly.
Implementation in Elderly Care Facilities
Oxon’s anti-slip treatment can be applied room by room, minimising disruption to residents. The treatment is odourless and the floor is ready for use within 30 minutes. No furniture needs to be permanently moved. Our team works sensitively and efficiently in care environments.
Why Choose Oxon Technology?
Oxon Technology is India’s leading anti-slip treatment specialist. Our Oxon Sure Grip system uses a nano-technology chemical process that penetrates deep into floor tiles, creating microscopic pores that dramatically increase grip — without changing the look, feel or colour of your floor. It is a permanent floor treatment, not a surface coating.
- Invisible and permanent — no film, no peeling, no maintenance
- Works on tiles, marble, granite, stone, ceramic and more
- Certified safe — tested to international slip-resistance standards
- Fast application — most areas done in under 10 minutes per zone
- Serving Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and USA
Get a Free Site Assessment
Not sure if your floors need anti-slip treatment? Our experts will visit your site, test your floor’s slip resistance using a pendulum test, and recommend the right solution — completely free of charge. Learn more about our homes anti-slip treatment services.
Contact us today: Call +91 80590 40007 or email info@oxontechnology.com