Falls Prevention

Assuming that you’ve seen ads for pumpkin spice everything, you are well aware that Fall is officially here. Did you know, however, that the first week of Fall is also Falls Prevention Awareness Week? From September 23d to 29th, the National Council on Aging and organizations around the country educate and assist older adults to decrease their risk of falls. Read on to learn more about how you can prevent a fall without sacrificing your mobility.

A bad fall is terrible for anyone that does it, but the truth is that it gets (unfortunately) worse as we age. We just don't pop back up as quickly as we did in our youth, and falls for older Americans can have lasting effects that permanently reduce your mobility.

According to research by the National Council on Aging, every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in emergency care for a fall-related injury. That's scary.

The best thing you can do is to take following preventative measures.

If you plan on staying in your own home during your golden years, it’s a good idea to check it thoroughly for risks to your health and safety. As you do, don’t forget the outside of your home. Maintaining the exterior of your home will keep you safe as you enter and exit and will allow you to take in beautiful summer evenings and crisp autumn days without worrying about falls or other ways of getting hurt.