Falling Safely

1. Loosen up.
2. Bend your elbows and knees.
3. Tuck your chin to your chest or turn your head away from your fall.
4. Aim to land on muscle, not on bone.
5. Bonus tip: Keep falling, you’re on a roll!

How do seniors fall properly?

The Art of Falling Safely

1. Step 1: Stay bent. The moment you sense you’ve lost your balance, get ready to fall with bent elbows and knees.
2. Step 2: Protect your head. If you’re falling forward, be sure to turn your face to the side.
3. Step 3: Land on the meat.
4. Step 4: Keep falling.

What is the correct way to fall?

There are correct ways to fall, however, the recommended procedures are:

1. Tuck your chin in, turn your head, and throw an arm up. It is better-to land on your arm than on your head.
2. While falling, twist or roll your body to the side.
3. Keep your wrists, elbows and knees bent.

What is the safest way to fall?

How to fall without injury

1. Lean forward into the fall—this gives you some control over direction.
2. Fall sideways, if possible.
3. Aim toward open areas and toward grass or dirt rather than concrete.
4. Aim away from other people and away from objects that can cause puncture wounds or fractures.

How can I teach myself to fall?

Here are some important tips that you can follow yourself and even teach others:

1. Stay Bent Over. Crouch down if you feel yourself losing your balance.
2. Keep Arms & Knees Bent. Fall with bent elbows and bent knees.
3. Land on Big Muscles.
4. Keep Falling.
5. Protect Your Head.

What are the main causes of falls in the elderly?

Top 5 Causes of Falls

• Impaired vision. Cataracts and glaucoma alter depth perception, visual acuity, peripheral vision and susceptibility to glare.
• Home hazards. Most homes are full of falling hazards.
• Medication.
• Weakness, low balance.
• Chronic conditions.

What are the three types of falls?

Falls can be classified into three types:

• Physiological (anticipated). Most in-hospital falls belong to this category.
• Physiological (unanticipated).
• Accidental.

Why are some people prone to falling?

Scientists have linked several personal risk factors to falling, including muscle weakness, problems with balance and gait, and blood pressure that drops too much when you get up from lying down or sitting (called postural hypotension).

How can we reduce the impact of falling?

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1. Make an appointment with your doctor. Begin your fall-prevention plan by making an appointment with your doctor.
2. Keep moving. Physical activity can go a long way toward fall prevention.
3. Wear sensible shoes.
4. Remove home hazards.
5. Light up your living space.
6. Use assistive devices.

What can you do to not fall asleep?

How to Stay Awake Naturally

1. Get Up and Move Around to Feel Awake.
2. Take a Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness.
3. Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid Fatigue.
4. Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost Energy.
5. Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your Mind.
6. Turn Up the Lights to Ease Fatigue.
7. Take a Breather to Feel Alert.

Should you catch yourself when you fall?

Don’t catch yourself. If you’re like most people, your first instinct when you begin to fall is to throw out your arms and catch yourself. According to Inouye, this can actually do more harm than good.