By: National Council on Aging
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. Stay safe with these tips:
- Find a good balance and exercise program
- Talk to your health care provider
- Regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist
- Get you vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses
- Keep your home safe
- Talk to your family members
To learn more, visit ncoa.org/FallsPrevention and download this helpful reference tip guide (pdf).
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Posted: August 29, 2022 by
Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
By: National Council on Aging
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. Stay safe with these tips:
To learn more, visit ncoa.org/FallsPrevention and download this helpful reference tip guide (pdf).
Category: Falls Prevention
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