Experiencing a fall can be a traumatic event and can not only cause injury, but also have lasting mental and emotional effects. After a fall, it's easy to cause more harm to oneself if certain precautions are not taken. The usual first thought is to try and "spring back up" after falling but doing so could cause further set backs.

Luckily, there are some things to keep in mind and practice in case you ever experience a fall which will help keep you safer and minimize injury.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What inspired the discussion on this topic of what to do "after" a fall and why it's so important to older adults.

2). Why many falls go un-reported and how this is dangerous for those who do not get checked out by their doctor or PCP afterwards.

3). Why it's important to always have a way to contact someone if you experience a fall and no one is around to help you.

4). How falls can lead to further injury if not taken seriously or assessed properly.

5).  Helpful ways to prevent future falls through checking your eyesight, regular exercise and more.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who has experienced a fall. Making sure to take the necessary precautions after falling is important to minimizing further injury and contributes to a stronger confidence in knowing that you will be OK.

Team Meredith

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