By Devi Shastri | AP Health Writer One in four older adults in the US will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.
One in four older adults in the US will fall each year, putting them at risk of injury, broken bones and even death.
Then, aim for providing extra stability in places where it’s easier to lose your balance. Install railings on both sides of the stairs, a grab bar in the bathroom and no-slip strips on wood or tile floors. The National Institute on Aging has a full guide on its website with tips on how to fall-proof your home, room by room.Go back to the basics with Newton’s first law: A body in motion stays in motion. That is, staying active can help prevent future issues—even if you’ve fallen before and are worried that it might happen again.
Make exercising fun and social by doing it with others in a group setting or playing with grandchildren.Medications may increase your risk
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