Fall Prevention

Have your vision checked

I have my eyes checked by an eye doctor every year. Last time I found out I needed new glasses .

Three other things YOU can do to prevent falls:

  1. Begin a regular exercise program
  2. Have your health care provider review your medicines
  3. Make your home safer

Begin a regular exercise program

Exercise makes me stronger and helps me feel better.

Three other things YOU can do to prevent falls:

  1. Have your vision checked
  2. Have your health care provider review your medicines
  3. Make your home safer

Make your home safer

I’m glad I had handrails put on both sides of my stairs.

Three other things YOU can do to prevent falls:

  1. Begin a regular exercise program
  2. Have your health care provider review your medicines
  3. Have your vision checked

Have your health care provider review your medicines

My doctor and I talked about my medicines. One kind made me dizzy so he prescribed something else.

Three other things YOU can do to prevent falls:

  1. Begin a regular exercise program
  2. Have your vision checked
  3. Make your home safer