03/10/2024
A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to long-term disability.
Many older adults fear falling, even if they haven’t fallen before. This fear may lead them to avoid activities such as walking, shopping, or taking part in social activities.But staying active is important to keeping your body healthy and actually helps to prevent falls. So don’t let a fear of falling keep you from being active! Learn about what causes falls and how to lower your risk of falling so you can feel more comfortable with staying active.
Many things can cause a fall:
Your eyesight, hearing, and reflexes might not be as sharp as they were when you were younger.
Certain conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or problems with your thyroid, nerves, feet, or blood vessels can affect your balance and lead to a fall.
Conditions that cause rushed movement to the bathroom.
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment or certain types of dementia are at higher risk of falling.
Age-related loss of muscle mass, problems with balance and gait, and blood pressure that drops too much when you get up from lying down or sitting are all risk factors for falling.
If you take care of your overall health, you may have a lower chance of falling. Most of the time, falls and accidents don’t just happen for no reason. Here are a few tips to help lessen your risk of falls and broken bones, also known as fractures:
Stay physically active. Plan an exercise program that is right for you
Try balance and strength training exercises
Use an assistive device if you need help feeling steady when you walk. Using canes and walkers correctly can help prevent falls.
Reach out today to discover how Zion Zeal Home Care can bring comfort and support directly to your doorstep.
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