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Preventing Falls
Safety, Older Adults
3/29/2013 5:11:35 PM
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Lower Your Risk of Falling
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Protect Your Health As You Grow Older
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http://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/aboutfalls/01.html
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<p>Worrying about the health and safety of an older family member or friend can be stressful. Use these tips to talk to your loved one about preventing falls.</p><h2>Begin by saying, “I care about you.”</h2><p>“You are important to me. I don’t want you to fall and get hurt.”</p><p>“More than 1 in 3 older adults fall each year. Most falls happen at home.”</p><p>“There are things you can do to prevent falls. Taking steps to protect yourself – like exercising – will help you feel more positive and stay independent.”</p><h2>Talk about 4 ways to prevent falls.</h2><p>“Exercise to improve your balance and strength.”</p><p>“Ask your doctor to review your medicines. Some medicines can make you sleepy or dizzy and cause you to fall.”</p><p>“Get your vision checked. You might need to update your glasses or contacts.”</p><p>“Make your home safer. For example, use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.”</p><h2>Offer to help.</h2><p>Here are some ideas:</p><ul><li>Go with your loved one to get his vision checked.</li><li>Put railings on both sides of the stairs. Put grab bars inside and outside of the tub and next to the toilet. Or help your loved one find someone else to do it, like a contractor.</li><li>Sign up for a tai chi (“ty chee”) class together. Tai chi is a Chinese exercise that involves moving the body slowly and gently.</li><li>Move her telephone closer to a favorite chair or the bed.</li><li>Help move furniture around so the walking paths are clear.</li><li>Help pick up clothes, books, and other items from the floor and stairs. This will help keep your loved one from tripping.</li><li>Help your loved one collect all of his medicines and put them in a bag to take to his next doctor’s visit.</li></ul>
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