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Falls are now the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older. Many falls, however, can be prevented. Talk to your loved ones and your care team about your risk of falling, and try these tips to reduce your fall risk.
Tell your primary care physician if you’ve fallen recently, feel unsteady or feel afraid of falling.
Common hazards include cluttered living areas, mobility problems, poor balance and poor vision.
The San Diego Fall Prevention Task Force offers classes to help build confidence and encourage gentle physical activity. Go to sandiegocounty.gov and search “fall prevention” to view their past workshops.
You can also call Sharp Senior Resource Centers at 1-619-740-4214 to learn about upcoming fall prevention classes or to set up a resource consultation.
Use this free online checkup tool developed by the National Falls Prevention Resource Center.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Council on Aging, San Diego County Aging & Independence Services
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