8 simple ways to prevent falls at home

Finding Balance

It's National Fall Prevention Awareness Week! Now's a great time to check in on your parents, grandparents, or other older adults in your life to see how you might help them stay safer and avoid falling. Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injuries among adults over age 65? Some falls result in hip fractures, cuts, serious head and brain injuries, and even death. Between 50 and 70 % of all falls are due to unsafe conditions in the home and are preventable.