Fall Prevention for Seniors: Tips to Prevent Falls at Home

1/3 1/2 1/3 OF ALL PEOPLE OVER OF ALL PEOPLE OVER OF ALL FALLS ARE 65 WILL FALL THIS 80 WILL FALL THIS EASILY AVOIDABLE BY TAKING SIMPLE STEPS YEAR YEAR AWARENESS LIVING & DINING ROOM FALL -ARRANGE FURNITURE FOR EASE OF MOVEMENT -REMOVE CASTER WHEELS -USE TV REMOTES AND CORDLESS PHONES THE NOSVIS KITCHEN -KEEP COMMONLY USED ITEMS WITHIN REACH -DON'T USE FLOOR POLISH -KEEP APPLIANCE CORDS OUT OF THE WAY BATHROOM -INSTALL GRAB BAR AND HANDHELD SHOWER HEAD -WASH WITH WALL-MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER -PURCHASE NON-SLIP MATS OR CARPET -USE RAISED TOILET SEAT MANY STAIRS AND PATHWAYS ON YOUR STEPI -KEEP FREE OF CLUTTER -SECURE CARPET -INSTALL HANDRAILS -APPLY BRIGHT-COLORED TAPE TO STEPS -HAVE ADEQUATE LIGHTING *TIPS TO STAY STRONG & SAFE * MILK GET SUFFICIENT SUFFICIENT CALCIUM VITAMIN D TO ENHANCE TO INCREASE MUSCLE CALCIUM ABSORPTION EAT AND DRINK EXERCISE REGULARLY GET A MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM AND BONE STRENGTH DON'T FORGET MEDICAL CHECK-UPS ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PHYSICAL EXAM FROM YOUR DOCTOR A. VITAL SIGNS > NEUROLOGIC VISION MENTAL STATUS MUSCULOSKELETAL HEARING CARDIAC MM PROPRIOCEPTION GAIT & BALANCE SOURCES HTTP://wwW.LEARNNOTTOFALL.COM/CONTENT/FALL-FACTS/HOW-OFTEN.JSP HTTP://WwW.STOPFALLS.ORG/FPWEEK/COALITIONS. SHTML HTTP://Www.COC.GOV/HOMEANDRECREATIONALSAFETY/FALLS/PREVENTFALLS.HTML#COMPENDIUM HTTP://WwW.STOPFALLS.ORG/RESOURCES/DOWNLOADABLES/LOW_VISION/FALLS_PETS.PDF HTTP://ECAREGIVER.NET/_BLOG/IN- HOME CARE AND_MEDICAL ALERT_MONITORING_SOLUTIONS/POST/INJURIES_FROM_FALLS_ARE_INCREASING_RESEARCH PREVENTION_TIPS RESOURCES/ HTTP://WwW.ALERT-LCOM/PRODUCTS-PERSONAL-ALERT-BUTTON. ASPX wWW.NSC.ORG wwW.NOF.ORG 2011 ON THE IST DAY DAY IS ON FALL PREVENTION TIPS S INVOLVE PETS DO YOU KNOWP I|||||||