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More than one out of four older people<\/a> experience a fall each year \u2014 and three million of them are treated in the emergency room for their injuries, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/p>\n

Dangerous falls can be prevented by following safety protocols.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Christynne Helfrich, PT, a physical therapist commercial consultant for Hinge Health in Illinois<\/u><\/a>, shared some expert tips with Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

Going for daily walks or engaging in other low-impact physical activities<\/u><\/a> can help to strengthen muscles, keep joints flexible and maintain overall endurance, Helfrich said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“By finding ways to stay physically active each day, older adults can greatly improve their ability to live independently and with full function while decreasing their risk of falling,” she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finding an activity that you enjoy \u2014 whether it\u2019s swimming, yoga or Tai Chai \u2014 is the key to staying engaged and making it a daily habit, Helfrich added.<\/p>\n

Sixty percent of falls happen inside the home, according to the National Council on Aging <\/u><\/a>(NCOA) \u2014 which highlights the importance of making homes as safe as possible for older people.<\/p>\n

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“Using brighter lighting and removing clutter on the floor will help keep you on your feet,” Helfrich said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It can also be helpful to add grab bars in the bathroom, where there are slippery surfaces that can increase the risk of falling.”<\/p>\n

Other tips include removing rugs that could pose tripping hazards, adding railings to staircases and installing ramps as needed.<\/p>\n

Less than half of older adults who experience a fall don\u2019t tell their doctors about it, the CDC reports \u2014 but discussing fall prevention with health care providers<\/u><\/a> can be life-saving, Helfrich said.<\/p>\n

“Your doctor can refer you to physical therapy or a local fall prevention program,” she told Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She said health care providers “can also review your current medications<\/u><\/a> to determine whether [these] might cause a loss of balance as a side effect.”<\/p>\n

The CDC also recommends asking a health care provider about taking vitamin D supplements, as some studies have found they can help reduce falling risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Staying up to date on eye exams<\/u><\/a> is also critical, Helfrich added, since vision is critical in determining where the body is in the environment and helping with orientation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Standing up too quickly can result in a phenomenon called ortostatic hypotension, which is when blood pressure drops too quickly and causes dizziness.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“As you age, blood pressure changes<\/u><\/a> can cause you to feel dizzy if you move positions too quickly, which can increase your risk of falling,” Helfrich said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Take your time when getting out of bed or out of your chair to prevent this from happening,” she said.<\/p>\n

Older adults are more prone to experiencing fatigue, which can make them more susceptible to falling, multiple studies have shown.<\/p>\n

“Making sure you get enough sleep<\/u><\/a> at night is really important in helping your body recover from the previous day,” Helfrich said.<\/p>\n

To read more pieces in Fox News Digital’s “Be Well” series, <\/strong><\/i>click here<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a>.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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