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The good news is your home can be made safer and your risk of falling can be reduced. Home Safe Home is a
free program of the Scottsdale Fire Department and part of the citywide
2 Fit 2 Fall Initiative to reduce falls among seniors.
Trained fire department volunteers visit seniors in their homes and discuss potential tripping and falling hazards. Our volunteers can replace smoke alarms batteries or install a new alarm and give free nightlights to ensure you can see at night.
Take a moment to assess your risk of falling . . .
The following are the most common health problems that cause falls.
How many apply to you?
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- Problems walking or moving around
- Taking 4 or more medications (including over the counter medicines and herbal remedies)
- Foot problems, unsafe footwear
- Blood pressure drops too much on standing up/dizzy
- Problems with seeing
- Tripping hazards in your home
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Now tally your score
If you have... |
| None (0) of the above health problems: |
You have a 10% chance of falling this year |
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| 1 of the above health problems: |
You have a 20% chance of falling this year |
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| 2 of the above health problems: |
You have a 30% chance of falling this year |
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| 3 of the above health problems: |
You have a 60% chance of falling this year |
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| 4 of the above health problems: |
You have a 80% chance of falling this year |
©Mary E. Tinnetti, MD |
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