FALL PREVENTION:
Staying Two Steps Ahead of Falling
After tripping, have you ever looked around to see
what caused the fall and realized there was nothing
visibly wrong?
Each year one in three adults age 65 and older falls.
Age is not the sole contributing factor to falling, however. Poor vision, dizziness or drowsiness from taking
multiple medications, and limited
mobility can all increase the likelihood
of a fall.
Falls can be life altering, but with some precautions, they may be avoidable. To stay two steps ahead
of falling, consider the following suggestions:
• Wear your glasses and have annual eye
exams
• Engage in physic