Lower Your Risk For Falls
You can make small changes to help prevent falls. More than 1 in 4 older adults fall each year. Falling can lead to broken bones, trouble getting around, and other problems — especially if you’re age 65 or older. A fracture (broken bone) can cause pain and disability. It can also make it hard to do everyday activities without help, like cooking or taking a shower. Broken hips may lead to serious health problems — and even death.
Talk with your doctor about falls and how to prevent them
Do exercises to improve your balance and strength
Review all medicines with your doctor or pharmacist — some medicines can make you dizzy or sleepy and cause you to fall
Get your vision checked by an eye doctor every 1 to 2 years — and be sure to update your glasses or contact lenses when your vision changes
Make your home safer — for example, add grab bars inside and outside your bathtub or shower and put railings on both sides of stairs
Always have your assisted devices nearby
Talk to your doctor about your medications
Get a bone density test (for women over 65)
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