More than one in four people 65 or older fall each year. If you, or a loved one, are in that category you can make changes to better ensure your safety and reduce your risk of falling.
Because many falls happen at home, you can reduce your risk of falling with changes you can make to your home. These six tips can help you get started, but visit the nia.nih.gov/ website for more detailed information. Click here for the nia/nih.gov link.
The website takes you through various rooms and areas (halls, stairs, outdoors) and highlights prevention measures. Additional information is available on home improvement resources.
On the NIA.NIH webpage you will also find links to:
- Eldercare Locator
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Falls and Falls Prevention
- Balance Exercises
- Balance Problems Older Adults May Face
