Stop Falls Before They Happen

Falls and even just the fear of falling can cause serious medical problems, especially for older adults.

We’ve written before about the top reasons people fall in their homes. Our friends over at SeniorHomes.com created some tips for preventing falls before they even happen.

For the elderly, falls certainly pose a great threat for traumatic injury.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year one out of three adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall. This type of problem can then lead to further injury, which is why learning how to prevent falls is so important. Take time now to learn several everyday precautions that you can take to help yourself, or someone you love, keep from falling.

Recognize the Risk-factors

Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from living your life, instead be aware of the risk-factors that could lead to more frequent injury. Some things are beyond our control, like age and current health, but other lifestyle modifications, like choosing the right footwear can make a huge difference.

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