How to Reduce Your Risk of Falls

Talk to Your Doctor

• Ask your doctor or healthcare provider to evaluate your risk for falling and talk with them about specific things you can do.

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review your medicines to see if any might make you dizzy or sleepy. This should include prescription medicines and over-the counter medicines.

• Ask your doctor or healthcare provider about your bone health

• If you, your loved ones or your doctor or healthcare provider are concerned about your risk of falls see physician expert in human biomechanics to assess your gait and balance.