Fall Prevention Awareness
Fall Prevention Awareness
Supporting seniors to prevent falling accidents involves a combination of strategies focused on environment, physical health, and personal habits.
Key approaches include encouraging regular exercise to improve strength and balance, making home modifications like installing grab bars and better lighting, reviewing medications with healthcare providers, scheduling routine vision check-ups, and teaching seniors to use assistive devices correctly.
Family members and caregivers should also empower seniors to guide the support they need, fostering independence while providing help as needed during periods of illness or instability. Overall, a multi-faceted approach ensures seniors remain safe, active, and independent