{"id":1574,"date":"2019-09-26T18:29:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T23:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.fm1.dev\/?p=1574"},"modified":"2022-05-24T13:27:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T18:27:57","slug":"5-tips-to-protect-against-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longhornhearing.com\/5-tips-to-protect-against-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"5 TIPS TO PROTECT AGAINST FALLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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They\u2019re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They\u2019re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don\u2019t miss this: We\u2019ve got five simple tips for avoiding hazardous slips! According to research, falls are more common among\u00a0people with hearing loss. In\u00a0one study<\/a>, patients with mild hearing loss were nearly three times as likely to report a fall in the previous year. Plus, every 10-decibel increase in hearing loss also meant a 1.4-fold increase in the odds of a fall the prior year. The findings, from researchers at\u00a0Johns Hopkins School of Medicine<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0National Institute on Aging<\/a>, were consistent with past research linking hearing loss and increased risk of falling. Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death, per the\u00a0World Health Organization<\/a>, and they can result in other serious injury or disability. They\u2019re also associated with hearing impairment, which can affect your balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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REDUCE YOUR RISK WITH THESE FIVE TIPS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Get your vision checked<\/strong>, making sure you\u2019re seeing your best.<\/li>
  2. Be sure to understand how any medications may affect you<\/strong>, including your balance.<\/li>
  3. Check your surroundings for hazards<\/strong> such as uneven surfaces, slippery floors, small rugs, or unstable handrails.<\/li>
  4. Help ensure your loved ones and those with disabilities have a safe environment adapted to their physical needs<\/strong>.<\/li>
  5. Keep your hearing in top shape<\/strong>, starting with hearing exams once a year and whenever you\u2019re having trouble understanding \u2014 especially if you\u2019re having difficulty while dining out, watching TV, or talking on the phone.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    FALLS: MORE SERIOUS THAN YOU MIGHT THINK<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n