General Tips

Tell Your Provider About Falls

Be sure to tell your provider (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Nurse) if you experienced a fall. A fall can be a risk factor...

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Strengthening muscles in the calf are critical to reduce falls

As we age, muscle weakness is a risk factor for falling, however, most exercises focus on the quadricep. What is less known is that...

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Train Your Brain to Diminish Risk of Falls

As we age, our reaction time decreases, which can contribute to an increased risk of tripping and falling. To avoid falls and injuries,...

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Proper Footwear Can Reduce Fall Risk

The type of footwear you wear in the house can affect your risk of falling. People who walk barefoot, wear socks without shoes, or...

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Tome los pasos correctos para prevenir las caídas

Aquí presentamos algunos consejos para ayudarle a evitar las caídas y las fracturas de huesos: Permanezca físicamente activo. Planee un...

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Your walking and talking pattern may reveal fall-risk

It’s important to pay attention to signs that may indicate you are at a higher risk for falling. When you walk and talk at the same time,...

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Sleepwear and Bedding Fabric May Pose Fall Risk

It’s important to be aware that if you wear sleepwear made of “slippery” fabric, and your bedspread/quilt/duvet (or even sheets) are made...

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Preventing Falls Around the Home

The National Council on Aging reports that 30% of seniors fall each year, leading to about 800,000 emergency department visits. Check...

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Fall Risk Awareness by Season

The change of season may provide environmental challenges that can increase your risk of falling. Be aware of some of the common causes...

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