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What To Do When Parents Keep Falling

If your parents are getting older and experiencing falls, read about what you can do to help them navigate their limited movement.

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Starting a Conversation With Your Health Care Provider About Osteoporosis

If you're concerned about osteoporosis, it can be difficult to know how to start the conversation with your doctor, especially if you're unfamiliar with the disease. Let us guide you through the conversation, including some key questions you'll want to ask your personal doctor.

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What Foods Can You Eat to Strengthen Your Bones?

Learn about the foods you can emphasize in your diet to keep your bones strong.

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How Your Bladder Can Cause You to Fall

Do you struggle with urinary incontinence? It may increase your risk for dangerous falls, so learn more about how your bladder correlates with staying upright and surefooted.

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There’s a Reason You’re Not as Strong as You Used to Be

If you're not as strong as you were when you were younger, you aren't alone, but a loss of muscle mass may not necessarily be a natural part of aging. Learn about sarcopenia, a progressive age-related disease affecting muscle mass, function and strength.

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Top 10 Osteoporosis Myths and the Facts You Need to Know

Around 50 million people in the United States have osteoporosis, but myths still abound regarding the disease. Learn the facts that put many of the most common osteoporosis myths to rest.

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What Exercises Should You Do to Slow Down Osteoporosis?

You may not be able to reverse osteoporosis, but there are exercises you can learn that will help slow down the progression of the disease, build muscles to reduce your risk of falling and help with balance.

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I Have Osteoporosis – Can I Reverse It?

You may not be able to stop or reverse osteoporosis, but there are lifestyle changes and medication options available that can effectively slow down the progression of the disease. Learn about them here,

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How to Keep Elderly from Falling Out of Bed and Other Bedroom Safety Tips

As one ages, it can become difficult to safely move in ways that once seemed simple, such as getting in and out of the bed. Learn what can be done to create the safest scenario possible in the bedroom to avoid falls.

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How To Get Up From a Fall With Bad Knees

As you age, getting up from a fall, or even the couch, can be a difficult task. This is especially the case if you have bad knees, so learn the best way to do it safely and effectively.

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Creating a Home Safety Plan for Seniors

Safety around the home becomes more difficult and critical as we age, so if you're of senior age, take the time to make a safety plan that allows you to seek help in case of an accident.

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How Vision and Hearing Can Affect Falls Prevention

Staying upright is influenced by your ability to hear and see, so having the proper eyewear and hearing aids, in addition to regular checkups, is crucial to your fall prevention strategy.

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How a Fear of Falling, or Post-Fall Syndrome, Can Affect Your Fall Risk

Experiencing an injurious fall can be a frightening experience, leading to a post-fall syndrome, a fear of falling. While caution can be useful to avoid falls, fear can actually increase your fall risk. Learn how to take that fear from a fall and transfer it into safe habits.

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Our Top Tips for Preventing and Avoiding Falls in Autumn and Winter

Each season presents its own unique hazards when it comes to slips and falls. It can be particularly challenging to stay surefooted in both winter and autumn, so here are some things to watch out for and tips for a safer home.

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Why Do I Feel Dizzy and Like I’m Going to Fall Over?

Falling is not a natural part of aging, but risk can often increase with age. Learn about some of the possible causes of balance disorders and when you should consider seeing your doctor.

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Fall Prevention Home Safety Checklist

Get a list of fall prevention hazards for each room of the home and how you can avoid them, from the kitchen to the bathroom, and even the yard.

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Keeping Your Feet Well Cared for is a Crucial Part of Avoiding Falls

Learn about the role taking care of your feet plays in fall prevention, including wearing the proper shoes and healing from injury.

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How Seniors Can Keep Their Bones Strong

For older adults, it doesn't necessarily take a traumatic accident to break a bone, as a simple fall can result in such an injury due to low bone mineral density. Thankfully, there are things that can be done to keep bones strong.

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Meditation Techniques for Preventing Falls

In its simplest form, meditation is about focusing on your thoughts, and it's a practice that can help you prevent falls and stay surefooted both outside and in your house,

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Best Shoes to Prevent Falls and Other Spring and Summer Fall Prevention Tips

Even when the snow melts, the spring and summer months can create their own hazards when it comes to slips and falls. Here are some tips for having a surefooted fall prevention strategy.

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Changing Your Lifestyle Can Change Your Risk of Falling

Jennifer Footit-Tank RN BSN, quality care coordinator at Network Health, explains how bad habits can lead to a risk of falls, while setting good habits can be vital to minimizing your risk of falling down.

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How Online Doctor Visits Can Help You Prevent Falls

If you have concerns about venturing outside your home due to risk of falls, but don't want to miss your doctor appointment, consider a virtual doctor visit instead.

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