First lie still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think you can get up safely, follow the rest of the steps below:
Knowing what to do if you can't get up after a fall can help you stay safe until help arrives.
If you think you are injured after a fall or you can't get up, try not to panic. Follow these steps.
Many falls happen during bathing. All that water makes the bathroom a slippery place.
There are several types of aids that will help keep you safe. You can buy them at hardware or home improvement stores or online.
Falls cause more fractures—including hip fractures-as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be reabsorbed by the body faster than it is replaced. Over time, it naturally gets thinner (less dense), weaker, and breaks more easily. If bones thin a certain amount, you are said to have osteoporosis.
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