Fall Prevention

There is a great risk for falls, especially in these winter months, for older adults. When the roads are slick and icy, you never know what to expect, but there are a few things you can do to try and prevent these accidents from happening.

If you think you are at a risk for a fall, talk to your doctor about your medicine intake. Some medicines or combinations of medicine can cause drowsiness or decreased clarity which can cause a greater risk for falling. Talk to your doctor about other medication options so you can stay clear and concise.

Walking on icy driveways and unclear paths or even just bringing in wet boots can greatly increase your risk for a fall and while it might just turn into a bruise for a teenager, it can be a trip to the hospital for someone 65+. If you or someone you love is at this risk you should give them these tips to staying clear of these falls. If it is possible, getting some exercise is a great way to decrease your chance of falls during all the seasons. A lack of activity can lead to weak leg muscles. Just simply going out for a walk once a day, or even better the Chinese exercise, Tai Chi. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that includes slow, graceful movements accompanied by deep breathing. Benefits of Tai Chi include: balance boosting, stress and pain reduction, immune system enhancement, easing depression, increasing bone density and even lessening Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Getting some form of physical activity will keep your muscles and bones strong and help you with your stability.

During these winter months, we all need to make sure that we are even more careful than ever, but if we keep our minds and bodies active we should make it through these few months.

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