Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from falling.
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated at the ER from a fall.
Of all nursing home admissions, 40% are from falls.
September is National Falls Prevention Month.
Preventing a fall is easy with these steps:
• Find good balance by doing balance and strength exercises.
• Review medications with your doctor.
• Arrange annual vision and hearing checks.
• Increase lighting in dim areas at home and work.
• Make stairs safe, and install grab bars where needed.
• Talk to your healthcare provider about fall prevention.
Make sure to help your loved ones and yourself by taking action.
Through Oct. 22 , Lexington residents can get a free fall risk assessment at Lexington’s Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center located at 364 Longs Pond Rd.
You may register for this free session at www.fyzical.com/lexington or call 803-358-9400.
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