Revision as of 15:56, 21 April 2023 by 198.46.137.230 (talk)(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!Falls are a common problem for older adults, and can be dangerous. They can result in serious injuries, such as hip fractures and cuts, or cause a decline in quality of life.<br /><br />A fall can be frightening and make you want to avoid activities you love. But falls are preventable if you know what to do.<br /><br />Talk with your doctor about your risk for falling. Your doctor may recommend a fall prevention plan to reduce your chances of falling.<br /><br />Exercise and keep active: Staying active can help you improve your balance, strength and mobility. Some exercises are especially helpful, like swimming and yoga.<br /><br />Manage medications: Managing your medications can help you maintain your sense of balance and coordination, which can help you keep from falling. Let your doctor know if you take any herbal remedies, prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines that could interact with your medications and affect your sense of balance.<br /><br />Have your eyes checked: Blurry vision is a common issue for seniors, so get an eye exam to rule out vision problems that could increase your risk of falling.<br /><br />Do not neglect your feet: Proper footwear can decrease your chances of falling by providing cushioning and preventing pressure points. Wear nonslip shoes or slippers and avoid walking in stocking feet.<br /><br /> [https://medicalalarm.co.nz/ Medical Alarms NZ] Check your home for tripping hazards: If you notice loose carpet, throw rugs that stick up or other tripping hazards in the house, fix them immediately.<br /><br />Prepare for a fall: If you think you might fall, try to get up slowly. If you canβt, ask for help or call 911 to get emergency medical assistance. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)