Alzheimer's Blogging:

Falls don't have to be a part of getting older...Your Balance is in your hands.
Check out www.azstopfalls.org
Risk Factors for Falling: Being physically inactive, difficulty with balance, poor muscle strength, taking multiple medications and supplements, hazards in your home and community, & poor vision.

Steps to Avoid Falling:
Physical Activity, eye care, nutrition, health care safe home and safe yard. Have your loved one play with their grand kids or walk a dog. It is important to have annual eye exams or keep glasses in easy reach. Make sure they get a well balanced diet and drink six, 8 ounce glasses of water a day. Make sure they get regular check ups and review their medication.

I hope this helps. I get plenty of elderly on my ambulance with black and blue eyes or arms all bruised up with skin tears from falls.

Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard Press An Imprint of James A Rock Pub., Co.
www.mariefostino.com
www.mariefostin.blogspot.com