Take good care of your body. Cataracts and other eye diseases can cause you to fall if you don't see well. Take good care of your feet. If you have pain in your feet or if you have large, thick nails and corns, you should have your doctor look at your feet. Talk to your doctor about any side effects you may have with your medicines.
Problems caused by side effects from medicine are a common cause of falls.
The more medicines you take, the more you risk having side effects from them, which raises your risk of falling. See your doctor if you have dizzy spells. If your doctor suggests that you use a cane or a walker to help you walk, please use it. This will give you extra stability when walking and will help you avoid a bad fall. When you get out of bed in the morning or at night to use the bathroom, sit on the side of the bed for a few minutes before standing up.