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Changes to our bodies may make us more likely to fall as we age. You may lose strength in your muscles and your balance may become unsteady. You might start having new health conditions that require you to take more medication with side effects that increase fall risk. The good news is that many falls and their related injuries can be prevented.

There are steps that you and your healthcare provider can take to reduce both the impact of changes to your body and your risk of falling, including using the LIFE Fall Prevention Planning tool. LIFE stands for Living Injury-free from Falls Every day.

The LIFE Fall-Prevention Planning Tool provides easy-to-read information about risks that may make you more likely to fall. The tool offers simple steps you can select to create a personalized fall prevention plan and reduce your risk of falling. Learn how to use this tool make a fall prevention plan to reduce your risk of falls.

Source: NORC at the University of Chicago with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDC Foundation, 2023
https://www.lifefallprevention.com/index.html