Healthy Aging Month

September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to focus on the steps we can take to stay healthy, active, and independent as we grow older. This month, we’re highlighting an important part of healthy aging: falls prevention.

Falls can have a significant impact on the health and independence of older adults. A fall may lead to injuries, a loss of confidence, or difficulty continuing to live independently. The good news is that there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling and ways you can help a loved one stay safe.

One simple place to start is by checking your personal risk for a fall. The National Council on Aging’s Falls Free CheckUp® is a quick, easy-to-use tool that can help identify factors that may increase your risk and provide information about steps you can take to stay on your feet.

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Additional information on footwear, chair rise exercise, medication and more can be found here https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resources/index.html