Don't sit in low furniture.
The best type of chair to sit on generally has an armrest, a firm shallow, seat, and a relatively straight back. Use furniture that is sturdy and stable. Avoid low, overstuffed sofas and chairs because they are difficult to sit down in and stand up from. To make it easier to get up from a chair or sofa, furniture should be approximately 17 inches off the ground. Adjust the height of your furniture by removing casters or putting measured blocks of wood under each leg until the desired height is achieved. It is easier to get out of a chair by scooting forward to the edge of the seat, spreading your feet apart, and rocking back and forth to build up momentum.

Remove throw rugs from floors.
Remove throw rugs. Walking or wheeling on vinyl, ceramic, or wood floors is easier than walking or wheeling on thick carpet. However, vinyl, ceramic, or wood floors may be slippery when wet. If you install carpet, choose a flat, tightly woven, or tight loop style, not a plush, sculptured, or shag style, which make walking or wheeling difficult. Use a high density or commercial pad under the carpet.