Fall prevention offer
Falls are common in the elderly. A fall can have major consequences, such as a broken bone or reduced self-confidence. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prevent falls.
Fall prevention in Tytsjerksteradiel
On the website of High Five Sportstimulering you will find information about the sports and exercise offerings in your neighborhood. There is also more information here about fall prevention.
What can you do yourself?
- Stay Active
Regular exercise strengthens your muscles and improves your balance. Denk walking, biking, or joining an exercise group. - Make sure your home
Health adequate lighting. Remove loose rugs or cords that you could trip over. - Wear sturdy shoes
Choose shoes with a good fit and non-slip soles. Walking on socks or slippers is less safe. - Get your eyes and hearing checked
Seeing and hearing well helps you pay better attention to your surroundings. - Use assistive devices as needed
Denk a walking stick, a walker, or grab bars in the bathroom.
Test your fall risk
Wondering how high your risk of falling is? Take the test at www.testjevalrisico.nl. You answer a few questions and get the results right away. The test is anonymous.