It s a fact that every year one in three people over 65 experience a fall . Here Dr Martin McShane considers measures for preventing such accidents.
Medicines can have side effects.
For example sleeping tablets can cause drowsiness and delayed reactions during the day. It s a good idea to have your doctor review the medication you re taking to see if any can be reduced, changed or stopped. Keep active Scientific research has proven that keeping mobile is a great all-round health booster and will help keep you steady as you get older. Regular exercise like taking a 30 minute walk each day is a must. Don t get up too quickly when you ve been lying flat Some medication can cause postural hypotension .