Fall Prevention

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Interventions that can decrease fall risk:

  • Wearing properly fitting shoes
  • Treating vision problems, such as cataracts
  • Participating in exercise programs that include muscle strengthening and balance training
  • Completing a home safety assessment to identify fall hazards
  • Reviewing medications and adjusting them if needed
  • Taking vitamin D supplements if levels are low

Get Help from a Geriatrics Healthcare Professional 
If you or someone you care for has a high risk of falling, consider seeing a geriatrician or another healthcare professional trained in geriatrics. These providers have specialized training in caring for older adults, including those at risk for falls.


Last Reviewed and Updated: May 2026 
By: AGS/HiAF Public Education Committee, HealthinAging.org Content Reviewers 

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