Preventing Falls
The Risk of Falling. Falls can be prevented. These are some simple things you can do to keep yourself from falling. 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 Rx or OTC meds might make you dizzy or sleepy. This should include prescription medicines and over-the counter medicines. Concurrent infections such as…