Experiencing a fall can be traumatic not just for you but for loved ones around you. Falling at any age can be dangerous but falling in our later years can cause physical, mental and emotional challenges as well. If you’ve experienced this or know someone who has then the first thing on your mind is to never have to go through it again.

Luckily, there are things you can do to help minimize the occurrence of another fall which are easy to implement and safe for many living situations.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How this topic of preventing future falls was inspired by an email from one of our subscribers and what their story was when experience a recent fall.

2). The effects that falls can have especially on older adults which can impact you physically, mentally and emotionally.

3). Why it’s important to have spatial awareness in your environment and knowing where your body is at all times within your space.

4). How the spaces we live in are always changing with furniture, rugs, pets, pillows etc which can all serve as trip habits if you are not aware of them.

5). Why it’s important to communicate with your PCP about the medications and doses you may be taking to help ensure stability and mobility at all times.

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We hope the tips and information in this episode helps you or someone you know who may have have experienced a fall. The small changes that can be made to prevent another fall can be implemented easily and help save you from possible long term effects. Keeping you safe and healthy is always the key no matter what situation you are in.

Team Meredith

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