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What can make a difference?

Keeping active is one of the best ways to make a difference. At any age, we can take steps to improve our health and reduce our risk of falling. By simply walking, climbing stairs, or bending in the garden we strengthen our muscles, improve our balance and increase our flexibility. Strong muscles, good balance and flexibility play a key role in preventing falls(1).
Even 30 minutes a day helps! Active living is about healthy, independent aging.

Removing hazards is another important strategy for reducing older adults' risk of falling. Hazards for falls are everywhere - in the home, in community buildings, and along neighbourhood sidewalks and roadways. Often simple changes in a home or community building make a big difference. Changes in your neighbourhood typically require a little more effort. But, these efforts can have a huge payoff because they can reduce older adults' risk of falling and help ALL OF US feel safer and be more active.