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Ten Steps to Avoid a Fall
10 Simple Steps to Avoid Falls
1 - Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Look before you leap! Always look where you are walking to be sure there’s nothing you could trip on or over. Walk slowly, rushing puts you off balance - and use your cane or walker if it has been prescribed. If you don’t feel well, ask someone to help you.
2 - Get Plenty of Rest, Proper Nutrition, and Hydration
Fuel Up First! Be sure to eat properly and drink plenty of water. Sleep – being tired makes you less aware and more likely to bump into objects. Follow the advice of your doctor and caregivers.
3 - Simplify
Clear out the clutter! Make your environment safer. Get rid of anything that could make you trip and fall. This includes furniture or excess clutter. Arrange furniture so you have a clear pathway between rooms. Remove low coffee tables, magazine racks, footstools, and plants from pathways. And its less to clean!
4 - Avoid Trip-Ups
Keep it clear! Remove things that lie on the floor such as area rugs, extension cords, and/or other things that can create obstacles in your path and cause you to trip.
5 - Clearance
Give yourself a wide berth. Make sure you have 36 inches to 42 inches clearance in your walking path.
6 - Hold On
Get a grip! Hold on to sturdy furniture or handrails if you are unsteady on your feet.
7 - Pay Attention
Pay close attention to the FALL trouble spots. Be aware that 45% of all household injuries take place in the bathroom and 20% take place in the kitchen. Install safety bars if you need them – or know where you have handholds if you should trip. Wear safe footwear. Make sure that the soles of your shoes are not worn since they can cause you to slip. If you wear slippers around the house, make sure they have rubber soles.
8 - Exercise
Move it or lose it! Ask your primary care physician to prescribe an appropriate exercise plan for you to help improve balance, gait, and muscle tone. Regular exercise improves
1 - Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Look before you leap! Always look where you are walking to be sure there’s nothing you could trip on or over. Walk slowly, rushing puts you off balance - and use your cane or walker if it has been prescribed. If you don’t feel well, ask someone to help you.
2 - Get Plenty of Rest, Proper Nutrition, and Hydration
Fuel Up First! Be sure to eat properly and drink plenty of water. Sleep – being tired makes you less aware and more likely to bump into objects. Follow the advice of your doctor and caregivers.
3 - Simplify
Clear out the clutter! Make your environment safer. Get rid of anything that could make you trip and fall. This includes furniture or excess clutter. Arrange furniture so you have a clear pathway between rooms. Remove low coffee tables, magazine racks, footstools, and plants from pathways. And its less to clean!
4 - Avoid Trip-Ups
Keep it clear! Remove things that lie on the floor such as area rugs, extension cords, and/or other things that can create obstacles in your path and cause you to trip.
5 - Clearance
Give yourself a wide berth. Make sure you have 36 inches to 42 inches clearance in your walking path.
6 - Hold On
Get a grip! Hold on to sturdy furniture or handrails if you are unsteady on your feet.
7 - Pay Attention
Pay close attention to the FALL trouble spots. Be aware that 45% of all household injuries take place in the bathroom and 20% take place in the kitchen. Install safety bars if you need them – or know where you have handholds if you should trip. Wear safe footwear. Make sure that the soles of your shoes are not worn since they can cause you to slip. If you wear slippers around the house, make sure they have rubber soles.
8 - Exercise
Move it or lose it! Ask your primary care physician to prescribe an appropriate exercise plan for you to help improve balance, gait, and muscle tone. Regular exercise improves
