Falls, with or without injury, can result in a significant impact on your life.
Don’t let fear of falling limit your daily activities and social engagements — they’re great for both your physical and mental well-being.
Here are a few tips to reduce your risk of falling:
- Exercise regularly. Programs like Tai Chi and yoga can improve strength, flexibility, and balance.
- Use a walker or cane for increased stability.
- Ask your physician or pharmacist to review your prescription and over the-counter medications to reduce side effects and interactions.
- Have your eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year.
- Reduce hazards in your home by making simple modifications, such as improved lighting.
- Reduce the amount of reaching overhead or toward the floor.
- Sit in chairs with arm rests to facilitate easy standing.
The Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, sports medicine and health & wellness programs.