![]() Stay safer this winter with our top tips on reducing trips and falls both inside and outside your home. Each year, millions of older people fall and more than one out of four older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once also doubles your chances of falling again. There are simple things you can do to keep slips and trips to a minimum. Be your own safety inspector and continually check your living space and keep on top of potential hazards by being aware of your surroundings. Ask a family member or friend to help you do an audit of your home to identify likely causes of trips and falls. By taking preventive measures, this will help with remaining independent at home and build confidence. Prevention is better than cure. Make your home safer and get your eyes tested regularly. What are the main causes of slips and trips?
If you have bifocal or progressive lenses, you may want to get a pair of glasses with only your distance prescription for outdoor activities, such as walking. Sometimes these types of lenses can make things seem closer or farther away than they really are.
Useful organisations Age UK Provide advice and information for people in later life through our Age UK Advice line‚ publications and online. Age UK Advice: 0800 169 65 65 Lines are open seven days a week from 8am to 7pm. www.ageuk.org.uk Associated Optical Suppliers of low vision aids, challenging perceptions and providing innovative solutions for independent living. Tel 01628 600410 www.associatedoptical.com Disabled Living Foundation Provides impartial advice on products and equipment that help with daily living. Some of the products mentioned in this article can be found on their website. www.dlf.org.uk Tel: 0300 999 004 #12daysofsafety @dlfuk |
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