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Yourself

• Keep physically active - brisk walking, light gardening, dancing, keep-fit. Ask your doctor before you begin a fitness programme and ease yourself into it
• Exercise gently regularly to help relieve rheumatic pain

Help the Aged - Slip And Trips

• Be aware of changes in your health - have eye checks, let your GP know if the drugs you have make you dizzy, tell someone if your feeling unwell
• Eat healthily
• Watch what you drink - drinking too much alcohol is damaging to bone renewal

Your Home

• Adapt your home - brighter light bulbs, letter box cage for letters to avoid the need to stoop, avoid trailing wires, install handrails e.g. by the bath, toilet and stairs

Your Behaviour

• Take fewer risks - make sure lights are on, get out of bed or a chair in stages (sudden movements can cause dizziness)

Your Clothing

• Wear sensible footwear - avoid heels, walking on slippery surfaces in socks, flared trousers
• Consider hip protector clothing
• Obtain a personal fall alarm system