Prevent Falls
• Secure electrical cords
• Be sure to have good lighting
• Clean up spills quickly
• Keep floors and stairs clear
• Wear proper shoes
More than 8.7 million emergency room visits each year are due to slips, trips, and falls. Most times, falls are preventable. There are many risk factors, some include age-related issues, health problems, and environmental hazards.
Older adults should stay active, remove tripping hazards, review medication, and have vision checked to help prevent the risk of falling. One in three adults age 65 and older falls each year (CDC).
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