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Take Action!

Have Your Doctor Review Your Medicines
As you get older, the way medicines work in your body can change. Some medicines can make you sleepy, dizzy, and can cause you to fall.


Get Your Vision Checked
Have your vision checked by an eye doctor once a year. Poor vision or the wrong glasses can increase your risk of falling.

Start Today: Small Steps
  • Pick up books, papers, and shoes from the floor and stairs.
  • Wear shoes inside your home.
  • Take this quiz to check your understanding of falling and older adults.
  • Schedule a time to get your eyes checked.
  • Print out these simple exercises for seniors to improve your strength and balance.

Read about osteoporosis. Learn more about getting a bone density test.

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