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Aging well also means aging
safely. This means preventing

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falls. Since more than seventy
percent of all falls occur at

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home, follow this checklist to
help reduce the risk of falling.

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Do: Make sure that you have good
bright lighting in your home.

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Use night-lights in your
bedroom, hall and bathroom. Do:

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Make sure rugs are firmly
fastened to the floor or use

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nonskid backing. Remove throw
rugs if possible. Do: Move

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electrical cords so they are not
lying on the floor in walking

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areas. Do: Put handrails in your
bathroom for bath, shower and

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toilet use. And a non-slip mat
in the shower. Do: Always use

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handrails for support on the
stairs and make sure stairs are

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well lit. Other tips to help you
prevent the possibility of

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falling  Do: Stay active. Being
active increases your strength

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and balance. Do: Have your eyes
and hearing checked - wear

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eyeglasses and hearing aids. Do:
After taking medication take

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your time before standing and
walking. Medication side effects

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can increase your risk of falls.
Dizziness, sleepiness, and loss

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of balance. Do Not: Drink too
much alcohol. Any alcohol can

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throw off your balance and
coordination. Do Not:Get too

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little rest. When you are tired
you are more apt to fall. As you

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age you are at increased risk
for falling and the damage that

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it can cause. Follow this
checklist to help you lessen

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your risk for falling so you can
age safely.