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What Older Adults Can Do To Prevent Falls and Injury
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Exercise
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Exercise is very important
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Tai Chi, a gentle exercise, improves balance and really helps prevent falls.
Strength training makes muscles and bones strong.
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Medication review
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Drugs and combinations of drugs can cause side effects such as dizziness, loss of balance and risk of falling. Have your health care provider or pharmacist routinely review all your medications, even non-prescriptions.
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Vision checked
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Have your vision checked
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Vision changes, and poor eyesight increases the risk of accidents. Have your vision checked regularly.
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Personal Safety
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Alcohol affects balance, especially with certain medications.
Good nutrition is important for strength and health.
Osteoporosis means weak bones. Ask about a bone density test.
Move carefully. Get up from bed or chair slowly. Use a cane or walker if needed. Shoes should fit securely with thin, non-slip soles. Don’t climb on chairs or ladders.
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Home Safety
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Grab bars in the bathroom prevent many accidents.
Clear clutter and cords from pathways.
Remove throw rugs or fasten them securely.
Good lighting is essential as eyes change with age.
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Resources
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Grab Bar InstallationAsk for contractor referral from a hardware store that sells grab bars.Marin Senior Information(415) 457-4636
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Provided by
Marin County Older Adult
Fall Prevention Task Force,
Marin County
Division of Aging -- (415) 499-7396
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Tai Chi ClassesCall for Times and fees, some are free.
 | | | Corte Madera Rec Cntr | (415) 927-5072 | | Larkspur Rec Cntr | (415) 945-7380 | | Marguerita Johnson Cntr | | | (415) 332-9323 | | Mill Valley Comm Cntr | (415) 383-1370 | | Novato Sr Cntr | (415) 893-7940 | | San Anselmo Rec Cntr | (415) 258-4640 | | Sausalito Rec Cntr | (415) 289-4152 | | Tiburon Rec Cntr | (415) 435-4355 | | Whistlestop | (415) 459-6700 | - College of Marin
- (415) 457-8811, ex 7751
- Kentfield Campus
- Novato IVC Campus
- Mill Valley--Redwoods
- Greenbrae--Tamalpais
| | Adult Ed Classes: | | Drake High School | (415) 458-3420 | | Redwood High School | (415) 945-3660 | | Tam High School | (415) 380-3533 | |
Strength Training Classes | | | Novato Sr Cntr | (415) 893-7940 | | Mill Valley Rec Cntr | (415) 383-1370 | | Tiburon Rec Cntr | (415) 435-4355 | | San Rafael Comm Cntr | (415) 485-3341 | | College of Marin | (415) 457-8811 | | Ext. 7751 or 7752 | | Kentfield Campus | | | Novato IVC Campus | | | YMCA | (415) 492-9622 | | Jewish Community Center | | | (415) 479-2000 | | Meridian Sports Club | (415) 459-8668 | | Whistlestop | (415) 456-9062 | | Call Marin Association for Senior Strength Trainers for other classes | | | (415) 897-3492 |
Exercise Book and VideoNational Institute on Aging
$7 to NIAIC, Dept F, Box 8057,
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057Fall Prevention VideoNovato Independent Elders Program (415) 893-7997
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