{"id":181447,"date":"2024-11-04T17:08:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T22:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/aging-well-is-a-key-part-of-preventing-falls\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T17:08:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T22:08:12","slug":"aging-well-is-a-key-part-of-preventing-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/aging-well-is-a-key-part-of-preventing-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Aging well is a key part of preventing falls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This November, as part of Fall Prevention Month, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to prevent falls. Falls can pose serious health risks, but by following a few simple strategies, individuals can support healthy aging and reduce the likelihood and impact of falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While falls can happen to anyone, they can be life-altering and lead to the loss of independence when experienced by an older adult. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in Simcoe Muskoka with 22,500 emergency department visits, nearly 2,400 hospitalizations and 200 deaths due to falls in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we age, our bodies change and one of the main challenges we face is the risk of falling.  We often think fall prevention is about removing slipping or tripping hazards like ice on a walkway, or wet floors and scatter rugs around the home. While these steps are important, many factors play a role in healthy aging including the ability to maintain or improve our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking steps to support your health and wellbeing as you age can be simple and easily included in your day. This can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n