Stay Fit to Prevent Falls

If you require eyeglasses for vision enhancement, use them. Consider keeping a spare pair of glasses near your medicine chest to ensure you can accurately read the labels on your medications before taking them.

Talk with your pharmacist and physicians to ensure that all your prescription medications are being tracked and that there are no contra-indications when multiple prescriptions are taken.

The risk of falling is increased by illness, fatigue, and lower extremity weakness. Researchers agree that staying healthy and fit can help prevent falls. Strengthening exercises can help. Gentle exercise programs such as Tai Chi have been shown to improve balance and strengthen muscles safely.

Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.