Lower Your Risk of Falling 

Take Action!

Many falls can be prevented. Follow these steps to lower your risk of falling.

Get active.
Stay active to feel better, improve your balance, and make your legs stronger.

• Check out this free workout guide for older adults.
• Get other tips on staying active as you get older.

Improve your balance.
Exercises that improve your balance can help prevent falls. For example, tai chi (“ty chee”) is a Chinese mind-body exercise that involves moving slowly and gently.

• Check with your local senior or community center for exercise classes that can help your balance.
• Try these simple exercises to improve your balance.

Make your legs stronger.
Do strengthening activities at least 2 days a week. These include lifting weights or using resistance bands (long rubber strips that stretch).

Try these strength exercises at home.