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Common household hazards lead to thousands of falls among older adults every year. A few simple steps can help. And it's a great idea to get a home assessment from an occupational or physical therapist to find out even more about living safely.
View and share this tipsheet on 5 easy ways to reduce your risk of falls at home.
In addition to taking steps to make your home safer, there are also many evidence-based falls prevention programs that provide the structure and resources needed to equip older adults to remain falls free.
Learn more about the evidence-based falls prevention programs that are proven to help older adults stay active and reduce their risk of falling.
This project was supported, in part by grant number 90FPSG0051 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.
