Minimize Your Risk
Exercises and Strategies to Prevent Falling
I am nervous about falling. Do falls “just happen” as we get older?
Most falls are preventable if you can know your risk, then minimize it. The higher number of risk factors you have, the greater your risk of falling. While no one can predict who will or will not fall, knowing your risk factors can help identify areas of concern.
Fall Prevention Guide Table of Contents:
A Common Concern
Do falls just happen as we get older?
While no one can predict who will or will not fall, many falls can be prevented. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance of falling.
Knowing those risk factors helps families identify areas of concern early, make safer choices at home, and bring in the right support when needed.
Common fall risk factors
- • Poor balance or muscle weakness
- • Vision changes
- • Medication side effects
- • Cluttered walkways or loose rugs
- • Poor lighting around stairs or hallways
- • Difficulty getting in and out of chairs or beds
Steps that may help prevent falls
- • Identify personal fall risk factors
- • Review the home for safety hazards
- • Improve lighting and remove tripping risks
- • Use safe footwear and mobility support
- • Build strength and balance through movement
- • Ask for help before small risks become bigger concerns
Family Support
Safer routines begin with awareness
Fall prevention is not about fear. It is about confidence, preparation, and having the right care plan in place. Cerna can help families recognize risks and build safer routines around daily living.
Want help reducing fall risk at home?
Cerna Home Care can help review safety concerns, support daily routines, and provide caring assistance that helps your loved one feel more secure.