Written by:
KASS JONES, PT, DPT
Kass can be reached at kass@apexptwellmess.com
Each year over one in four adults over the age of 65 falls.
One in every five falls leads to an injury.
Falls are not a normal part of aging, so be sure to talk openly with your provider about falls and risk prevention.
Here are a few tips to help you fall-proof your home:
Be sure to discuss any concerns you have with your doctor. Let your doctor know if you get dizzy, it could be a side effect of your medication or a referral to Physical Therapy may be necessary. Get your eyes checked, poor vision can increase your risk of falling. Exercises to improve your balance and strength can also decrease your risk of falling.
Here at Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, we would love to customize an exercise program specific to your needs to improve your strength and balance to decrease your fall risk.
Sources
Bergen G, Stevens MR, Burns ER. Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016;65:993–998.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020, December 16). Keep on Your Feet-Preventing Older Adult Falls. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov
KASS JONES, PT, DPT
Kass can be reached at kass@apexptwellmess.com
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