2 Tests The NHS Asks Over-65s To Consider To Prevent Falls

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As we age, a range of factors contribute to our rising fall risk. We lose muscle (sarcopenia), are more likely to face things like Parkinson’s and arthritis, and may be affected by dementia .

Age UK, however , stresses that falls are not inevitable. Staying active and eating well can help to keep you steady on your feet, they say.

On their page describing how over-65s should look after their bones, the NHS shared similar advice.

They also recommended taking vitamin D supplements if you’re deficient, keeping your home as accident-proof as possible, and speaking to your doctor about your medications if any make you dizzy.

However, they suggested taking two tests that not all of us would think of at first, too.

Take an eye test and a hearing test, the NHS