Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults and a major reason for hospitalization. They can have serious consequences such as fractures or loss of function, and while some accidents may be unavoidable in certain situations, there are many things you can do to make your home a safer place.
Fall prevention is not only about avoiding injuries or fractures, but also about improving quality of life and maintaining independence at home. This involves not only modifying your home environment, but also adopting healthy habits to significantly reduce the risk of falling and injuring yourself.
At the Policlínica Comarcal del Vendrell, we have created an informational poster to help you easily and effectively identify the most common fall hazards at home, the modifications you can make to your environment to make your home safer, and what types of exercise can help strengthen your body and improve your balance. In addition, we have added some additional strategies to further reduce that risk.
