National Osteoporosis Month: Fall Prevention

Clear pathways

(no clutter around doorways or halls)

Stay warm

(wear mittens, use hand warmers and layer clothing)



Watch your step

(keep steps free from clutter, well-lit, and with railings)

Wake up slowly

(stretch before walking out of bed)



Light up your life

(use overhead lights, lamps, recessed lights or small lights affixed to shelving)

Use proper equipment

(use step-stools, not chairs to reach high places)



Clean up

(don't leave things on the floor or cluttered in piles)



Wear proper shoes

(flat, comfortable, laceless and stable shoes are best)

Keep eyes in check

(get regular eye exams to make sure you can see properly)