Page 23 - Prevention of Fall

Life Education

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Medication and Fall Risk

• Side effects may make you feel dizzy.

• Medication changes can increase fall risk.

• Try to use the medications from one pharmacy.

• Ask for an annual medication review.

• Ensure that you can read your labels.

Vision and Fall Risk

• Ask for annual eye examination.

• Multifocal lenses may blur or distort
your vision looking down. Use

separate reading glasses.

• Removing cataract(s) may reduce
falls risk.