1. Organization
By Kameka Hart, RN-BSN
To enhance your knowledge of
stopping falls and hurt, please visit:
www.cdc.gov/injury
Stay safe:
Prevent Falls
S speak up! Call for
help.
A Add non skid socks,
well fitted shoes.
F frequent check ups,
take medications as pre-
scribed.
E Exercise and bal-
ance

2.  CALL FOR HELP!
 Keep bed at a low level.
 Wear nonskid socks or well
fitted shoes.
 Take medications as pre-
scribed.
 Reduce clutter.
 clean up spills right away.
 Use bright lights.
 1 in 3 adults over the age
of 65 fall each year.
 The most common fall
related injuries include:
hip fractures and brain
injuries.
 Fractures and injuries lead
to: reduced mobility, high
health costs, admission to
long-term care and death.
 FALLS ARE
PREVENTABLE!
FALLS
Promoting Safety!
Health & Balance
 Exercise.
 consume a balanced di-
et.
 Take vitamin D to pro-
mote bone strength.
 Get frequent check-ups