🖐🏼 5 Tips to Prevent Falling!

Fear of falling is a common concern among older adults. Here are 5 tips to help prevent falls! 👇🏼
🏃🏼‍♂️ Stay physically active - Aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per day.
🏡 'Fall-proof' your home - Eliminate trip hazards and other obstacles in your home to decrease the likelihood of falls.
👁️ Have your vision and hearing tested - Have regular check-ups to make sure you're seeing and hearing as well as you can to avoid falls.
💊 Take medications as prescribed - Some medications can cause dizziness or drowsiness, which can increase your risk of falls. Discuss any potential side effects with your pharmacist or GP.
😴 Get enough sleep - If you're well rested your movements will feel more coordinated, which can help to prevent falls.
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