1. Senior Safety and Fall
Prevention Hangout
With Jill Poser & Martin Levenson

2. Fall Prevention
Fact 1 Fact 2 Fact 3
20 to 30 percent of people
who fall suffer moderate to
People age 75 and older who
1 out of 3 adults age 65 and severe injuries such as
fall are four to five times more
older fall each year but less lacerations, hip fractures, or
likely than those age 65 to 74
than half talk to their healthcare head traumas. These injuries
to be admitted to a long-term
providers about it. can make it hard to get around
care facility for a year or longer.
or live independently, and
increase the risk of early death.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/Falls/adultfalls.html

3. Fall Prevention Within the Home
› Install ‘Grab Bars’ in bathrooms
› Keep Halls Well Lit
› Clear debris and décor from floor for open space
How you can Help
› Walk around the home and identify trouble spots
› Install removable access ramps to make it easier to get in and
out of the house
› Place grip pads under rugs
Proactive Ways to Reduce Risk
› Incorporate balance training into your exercise
› Install a medical alert system
› Speak with your doctor
Discussing Fall Prevention
› Review the options
› Keep an open mind
› Allow your parents or friend to share their thoughts

4. Question 1:
My mom has fallen in her bathroom before
and fortunately did not injure herself.
However, I’m afraid this may happen again.
What can I do to improve the safety of her
bathroom?
Question 2:
Both my parents are very independent and
are in good health, however I worry as they
Questions & Answers age their strength may decline making them
more likely to fall. Are there any exercise
classes that would help improve the balance
and strength of my parents to prevent falls?
Question 3:
My parents are looking to move to South
Carolina in the next few months to be closer to
their grandkids. They are in great health now,
but as they age I worry they may have to
consider moving again due to safety hazards
within the home. What should they consider
when home shopping?

5. Fall Prevention Safety Tips
Review medications. Prescription and over-the-counter meds and
1 supplements to check for side effects and interactions that could
increase fall risk.
2 Avoid high heels, flip-flops, slippers, and shoes with slick soles
which can make you slip or stumble.
With your doctor’s permission and guidance, find some form of
3 gentle exercise that can reduce fall risks by improving strength,
flexibility, balance, and coordination.
4 Check carpets, rugs, and floor coverings for frayed corners and
rolled-up edges, bumps. Flat, sturdy walkways are very important.
Never use towel racks to balance or grab onto while getting in or
5 out of the bathtub/shower. Instead install grab bars, which you may
find at your local home improvement store.

6. Thank You for Joining our Fall Prevention Hangout!
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