Step 3 - Have your vision and hearing checked
Poor vision can increase your chances of falling.
Have your eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a
year. You may be wearing the wrong glasses or have a
condition like glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration
that limits your vision.
Poor hearing can also increase your risk of falling.
Research shows that those with poor hearing often suffer from falls. Hearing problems can affect your balance, make it harder to avoid environmental hazards, and contribute to decreases in activity which leads to loss of strength, flexibility, and balance.