About million people experience falls every year, approximately 20,000 people die annually due to fall-related injuries.
Now that winter weather has arrived in full force and many parts of the country are experiencing snowy and icy conditions, play it safe when stepping outside to avoid painful and dangerous falls..
Mike Ross, of The Balance Manual and exercise physiologist at Gottlieb Center for Fitness, part of Loyola University Health System, explained that some of the unavoidable changes that occur as we age may affect safety.
Aging also breaks down cells in the nervous system, which can often in in reflexes that can lead to susceptibility to injury...
Keep shovel and salt in your house. Do not keep these useful tools in the garage or other out-of-the-way spot you want them close at hand so you can clear your sidewalk, porch and steps..
Check railings. Examine the railings leading up to your front door to ensure they're sturdy and capable of supporting you if you slip..
Bring cell phone when you leave house. If you fall, it may be hard to get up.
Ask for help. try to find steady arm to lean on.
Have plan. When you going out, ask yourself, If I slipped and fell here, what would I do...
Try walking up and down your stairs repeatedly or do set of 10 squats out of chair couple of times per week...
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