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Falls prevention (NHS Choices)

Advice on preventing falls including strength and balance training, sight tests and home hazard reviews.  Listed are also some useful tips for preventing falls in the home.

There are ways you can reduce your rist of having a fall including making simple changes to your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance.

Discuss any falls you have had with your GP or a health care professional and let them know if it has had any impact on your health and wellbeing.

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