FALLS PREVENTION
You can make choices to reduce the risk of falls. No one is invincible. A fall
can
happen to any of us.
Up to 25% of falls result in serious injury.
One in thre e people over 65 falls at least once a year.
Forty per cent of nursing home admissions are as a result of a fall
Ways to Prevent a Fall
- Make a “to do” list to manage your time to avoid rushing and
procrastination.
- Focus on one task at a time.
- Allow enough time to finish.
- Keep the things you use often within easy reach.
- Use the proper equipment when doing a task -for example, when
climbing; use a step stool, not a chair.
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