NCOA’s National Falls Prevention Resource Center published its 2015 Falls Free National Action Plan, a resource to help reduce the growing number of falls and fall-related injuries among older adults.
The plan recommends that older adults:
- participate in a physical activity program with balance, strength training, and flexibility components;
- consult a health professional about getting a falls risk assessment;
- have their medications reviewed by a doctor or pharmacist periodically;
- get their eyes and ears checked annually;
- make sure their home environment is safe and supportive;
- talk to their family members about falls prevention.
Find the action plan and more information at NCOA’s website.