Page 24 - Prevention of Fall

Life Education

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Blood Pressure and Fall Risk

• Check your blood pressure regularly.

• If you get dizzy when you stand up, see your doctor and

have your ‘sit-to-stand’ blood pressure checked.

• Some blood pressure medications increase fall risk; speak
with your doctor. Be very careful after starting a new
medication.

Picture taken from:
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-check-
blood-pressure-by-hand

Urinary Incontinence and Fall Risk

• Bladder training - Timed voiding

(void every 3-4 hours).

• Practice pelvic floor muscle

exercises at 3-4 times per week.

• Decreasing late-afternoon or

evening fluid intake to avoid
waking up at night for urination.