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For seniors, falls in and around the home have serious consequences.

Did you realize that:

Falls are one of the most serious health risks among seniors over the age of 65, affecting more people than stroke and heart attacks combined.
Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury in those people 65 and over.

There is some positive news…

Some falls are preventable. Falls caused by environmental factors (like fall hazards in the home) and from side-affects of medication can be foreseen and avoided.
Preventing falls and the resulting injuries can promote independence, by reducing or delaying the need to move out of the home.
Getting help quickly after a fall reduces risk of hospitalization by 26% and death by over 80%.

So what can you do to help prevent falls in the first place? Lifeline offers you and your family some practical advice.

+ Download Reducing Fall Risk: Fall prevention tips for your home

Use this fall prevention checklist to make your home as safe as possible.

+Download Avoiding Falls: Understanding Falls Risk

Fear of falling may lead you to cut back on physical activity. But you should do just the opposite!

+ Download How to Get up From a Fall

If your seniors patients don't have Lifeline, make sure they know how to get up safely after a fall by following these simple steps.

+ Download Fitness: A Key to Avoiding Falls

Keeping active helps you avoid falls