What do you do to prevent falls?

@sueinmn

Easy Spirit clogs are comfortable to wear both inside and outside. They have sneaker-like thick molded soles and memory foam cushion insoles. Helpful with keeping balance when walking.

@nycmusic correction: OrthoFeet, a great site.

More time spent walking in bare feet helps prevent falls.
Skin sensitivity is felt in brain. The wee pricks stimulate balance.
Look it up on GOOGLE.

@adr Best advice. I agree having your mine on other things is a hinderance to many things including walking.

In my area Parks & Rec had a program that help prevent falls in older adults through programs like "A Matter of Balance," an 8-week class focusing on reducing fear of falling, increasing activity, and improving balance/strength. They also offer gentle fitness classes (yoga, cardio, Zumba Gold) and resources on their Active Lifestyles page, all designed to boost mobility, coordination, and strength, key factors in fall prevention, often partnering with organizations like Senior Connections for instruction.
I learned everyone in the class had different concerns, some fear falling in public places avoiding crowds others fear falling at home with no one to help. Some had already had a fall. The program was presented by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. I hope you can find this type of program in your area.

Just saw this fall prevention webinar from the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation and thought I would share it...

Be Bone Strong: Stepping Out Strong™
Date & Time
Mar 25, 2026 11:00 AM in
Central Time (US and Canada)
Description
This is program is focused on fall prevention to keep people on their feet. Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall, and falls are the leading cause of hip fractures. So get your balance checked, and learn simple exercises you can do at home to improve balance, strength and flexibility!

Speaker: Peer Educator - Beth Maberry
Host: Tampa General Hospital, Tampa FL
Register here - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kfd0JMSQSsGxNcuONz5Gfg

GOOD PHYSICAL THERAPY!

Don't plop down on any chair that isn't heavier than you. A lot heavier. Maybe not even then,

@johnbishop Thanks for sharing that information.

Yk in Jerusalem (yes, THAT one! 😃)

Depends on what is causing your falls. Be sure to check your home for loose rugs and if you can, get rid of them. Use grab bars in the bathroom, or a shower chair. You can get by with bars you stick on the walls. A shower chair can be any chair or stool that supports your weight. Use carefully everything you can find , slow down, think deliberately about what you do, how you can slow down your movements. Unless you’re trying to avoid a car coming at you, escaping a fire, etc remember hurrying just as important as being safe. If someone offers help have them get you some night lights or brighter lights for your lamps or other light fixtures. Move all cords so you won’t trip over them. Remember your safety is paramount. Everything else is secondary. I’m sure others will have suggestions for you. Best wishes.