Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about preventing falls.

Ignore: Please have eye exams and maintain stable environment for elderly to prevent them from falling

Ignore: If you have poor vision, neuropathy, vitamin B deficiency ASK doctor about DECREASIN FALL RISKS.

Ignore: Ask your doc if you are at risk for falls and how to prevent them!

Ask: Ask the Dr. if any medications you take increase your fall risk.

Discuss: Discuss with Dr. instances when you almost fell but were caught by someone or managed to grab hold.

If: If necessary, ask your doctor for a referral to an occupational therapist.

Ignore: Ask your doctor your risk of fracture if you fall.

Ignore: Risk factors for falls: poor vision, vertigo, low blood pressure when standing, medications.

Ignore: By 75 you should be told or ask your doc straight out about your risk of falls and then risk of fx!

Ask: Ask for physician for physical therapy to include gait training, and balance evaluation.

Ignore: Tell MD if you have fallen. Ask about strength balance and flexibility training for preventing falls.

Ignore: When at your wellness examination, ask about reducing your risks of injury from falls.

Ignore: A great way to prevent falls is to ask for a med review to look for causes & drug interactions!