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Falls and Older Adults
Frequently Asked Questions
- How common are falls among
older people?
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- Why do people fall?
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- What personal factors can lead
to falls?
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- What environmental factors can
lead to falls?
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- How do falls affect people?
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- How common are hip fractures,
and what problems do they cause?
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- What is osteoporosis and who
gets it?
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- How do I know if I have
osteoporosis?
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- How can I improve my bone
health?
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- How much calcium and vitamin D
do I need to keep my bones strong?
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- Can medications increase my
risk of falling?
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- Should I talk with my doctor
about changing my medications to help prevent falls?
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- Does physical activity
increase my risk of falls?
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- How does exercise help prevent
falls?
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- Does physical activity help
prevent fractures?
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- What is Tai Chi and how can it
help prevent falls?
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- Where can I learn more about
exercise and older adults?
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- Can vision problems lead to
falls?
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- What can I do to prevent
vision-related falls?
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- What kind of footwear should I
wear to help prevent falls?
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- Where do most falls happen?
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- What can I do to prevent falls
at home?
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- Can better lighting help
prevent falls?
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- What other devices can I use
to prevent falls at home?
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- What can I do to prevent falls
outdoors?
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- Should I use a cane to avoid
falls?
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- If I need a cane, what size
should I have?
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- Should I use a walker to
prevent falls?
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- How can I choose the right
kind of walker if I need one?
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- What should I do if I fall?
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- Should I tell my doctor if I
fall?
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- How can I cope with my fear of
falling?
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- Why do I sometimes feel dizzy
when I stand up?
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- Should I get a personal
emergency response system?
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- Where can I learn more about
preventing falls?
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