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Take a Stand to Prevent Falls

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Fall risk prevention tips

Each year, more than one out of every four people over the age of 65 will fall. Falls account for 3 million emergency room visits, 800,000 hospitalizations, and 28,000 deaths every year. What is alarming is less than half of the people over age 65 who fall tell their personal doctor.

One out of five falls causes serious trauma such as a broken bone or head injury. Since most falls don’t cause harm, many people don’t discuss them with their personal doctor. However, falling once doubles your chance of falling again. Having a discussion with your personal doctor can identify and treat key risk factors, which can ultimately reduce your chances of falling again. Falls among older adults is a serious problem, but the good news is falling can be prevented.

How to prevent falls

Many conditions and risk factors can be changed or modified to help prevent falls.

Here are four simple steps to help prevent falls.

Talk to your doctor about your fall risk

Strength and balance exercises

Have your eyes checked regularly

Make your home safer


For additional information about falls and falls prevention please see the Network Health Fall brochure.

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