Take a Free Safe-Falling Assessment!
Falls are the leading cause of death and injury for adults over 65. Do you know how to fall safely?
When you feel yourself losing balance, what’s the most important thing to protect first?
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My arms
My head
My knees
My spine
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If you sense a fall coming, what’s the best first move?
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Stay upright as long as possible
Exhale all of the air out of your lungs
Find something near to support you
Bend your knees and get low
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When falling backwards, what should you try to do with your body?
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Keep straight and rigid
Round out your back
Twist to the side
Extend your arms behind you to break the fall
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When falling forward, what should you try to do with your body?
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Hit the ground with your forearms
Cover your face
Extend your arms out to break the fall
Keep your eyes on the ground
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If you fell right now, how confident are you that you’d know what to do?
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Not confident at all
A little confident
Somewhat confident
Mostly confident
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