Seniors - Stay Fit to Prevent Falls
Preventing Falls:
Get Educated - Get Screened - Get Fit
Exercise Opportunities
Ask about classes that aim to build strength and improve balance, or classes which target conditions you may have, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and Parkinson’s disease.
Health Education
Ask about classes or lectures related to falls prevention.
Screenings and Assessments
Take advantage of opportunities to have your vision, hearing, gait and balance checked.
Medication Management
Pharmacists give lectures and periodically review medicines, checking for appropriate dosing; problems caused by interactions between medicines and other substances such as alcohol; and other issues that could leave you at risk of a fall.
Home Safety Checks
Be sure to check for hazards in your home that could put you at risk of falling.
You can access a safety checklist at www.cdc.gov. Go to the site and search for “Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist.”
CAN YOU SEE WELL?
CALL FOR A FREE NIGHT LIGHT
240-777-1131
Senior Resource Line
Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services
Call 240-777-3000
or for more information go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior
