Top 5 Achievable Fall Preventers

As I visit with older adults daily, there are five top achievable fall preventers that always come up.

1. Regular Exercise and Physical Activity:

Engaging in regular exercise, including strength training, balance exercises, and flexibility routines, helps improve muscle strength, coordination, and balance, reducing the risk of falls. Trying to follow this one a little more closely myself.

2. Home Safety Modifications:

Making necessary modifications to the home environment, such as installing grab bars, handrails, stairlifts, non-slip flooring, and adequate lighting, can significantly reduce fall hazards.

3. Medication Management:

Ensuring that medications are managed properly, with regular reviews by healthcare professionals, can help minimize side effects that might contribute to falls.

4. Vison and Hearing Check-ups:

Regular eye and hearing examinations are essential for detecting any issues that might affect balance, mobility, and overall safety.

5. Footwear and Proper Clothing:

Wearing well-fitted, non-slip footwear and comfortable clothing that doesn’t impede movement can help prevent slips and trips.

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Helping You Keep Your Independence at Home

AIP Mobility Plus is a Veteran owned business in Morris County, NJ that is dedicated to providing you with safer mobility at home helping you to keep your independence and stay in your own home for longer. We can provide a range of options to make your home more accessible with stair lifts, ramps, and bathroom safety options.

Call 973-607-3211 or email info@aipmobilityplus.com.