Identifying and Avoiding Fall Hazards
It becomes increasingly important to be able to identify and avoid potential hazards that may pose a risk of falls as we age. This involves taking measures to help make our environment safer whether it’s at home or outdoors in our communities.
To support your efforts to watch your step, it is also recommended that you consult the appropriate healthcare professional for an annual eye exam, a regular foot and footwear check and an assessment of proper use of assistive devices.
However, it all starts with avoiding risky behavior which may lead to a fall-related injury due distractions or inattentiveness. To learn more, consult the information and resources below.
Reducing Frailty
Frailty is a state that makes it harder to recover from illness. Living with frailty affects many older adults and can lead to worse health.
Older adults living with frailty are more likely to fall and become injured. The good news is that as we age, frailty can be prevented, slowed, or improved, which will also prevent falls.
For more information, we encourage you to consult the NS Health – Frailty website in addition to our Frailty Tips.
