Slips

1 in 3 older adults will fall this year. DON’T LET THIS BE YOU!

Here are some things you can do to reduce your risk of falling:

Medication: Review the effects of medications and effects of alcohol consumption with your health care provider.

Balance: Engage in regular balance and strength building activities.

Home Safety: Identify and correct falling, slipping or tripping hazards.

The risk of falling dramatically increases with age. If you fall, always let your doctor know.

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This pad was made possible by funds from the Orange County Down With Falls Coalition and the County of Orange Health Care Agency Public Health Services Alcohol and Drug Education Prevention Team (ADEPT)

Call 911 in an emergency!

For additional information on how to prevent and/or reduce the risk of falls, contact:

County of Orange Office on Aging (800) 510-2020

(inside Orange County) (714) 567-7500

(outside Orange County)

Tips to Prevent Slips