Did you know… 1 in 4 older adults has a fall every year? And falls are the #1 reason for injury-related hospital visits in seniors. The good news → they’re mostly preventable. 🔍 Recent studies show: - A simple home visit with safety tips + exercises reduced falls by almost 25% and cut serious injuries nearly in half. - Still, many people who are “high risk” don’t actually get these prevention programs — often just because of limited resources. 💡 What helps most? - Easy strength + balance exercises - Checking the home for trip hazards (rugs, cords, poor lighting) - Medication reviews and vision checks 👉 Question for you all: What’s ONE thing you do (at home or with clients) to lower the risk of falls? Could be as simple as better shoes or a daily walk. Let’s swap tips so everyone has a few easy ideas to put into practice!

To kick things off, please comment below introducing yourself. Let us know: #1 – Who are you, where are you from, and who do you care for or work with? #2 – What do you want to learn or get out of being in this community? #3 – For fun, what do you enjoy outside of caregiving/work? #4 – (Optional) Drop a photo of your caregiving space, home setup, or even your favorite “care tool.”