Older Adult Safety and Fall Prevention

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Older adults are at higher risk for burn and trauma injuries. Common causes of burn injuries are from cooking, bathing, drinking hot beverages, and eating. Traumatic injuries commonly occur in older adults from falls and car crashes. Contact us about available prevention education classes.

Attend the Older Adult Injury Prevention Summit in October and November of 2021! Click here for more details and to register.

What You Can Do To Prevent Falls (pdf)

Resources on Older Adult Safety, Driving, and Fall Prevention

University of Michigan Geriatrics and Turner Senior Resource Center and Wellness Programs
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) STEADI Program and Fall Prevention
Matter of Balance Program and other Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) services for seniors
NFPA Remembering When Program
National Council on Aging
Michigan's Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility
CarFit
National Institute on Aging - National Institutes of Health: 1) Go4Life website; 2) Workout to Go; 3) Participating in Activities You Enjoy; 4) Tips to Stay Motivated to Exercise; and 5) Go4Life - Your Everyday Guide

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 taking vitamin D supplements.
Do Strength and Balance Exercises.
Do exercises that make your legs stronger and improve your balance. Tai Chi is a good example of this kind of exercise.