Healthy habits Regular health check up Conditions including diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and arthritis can cause you to feel unsteady and increase your risk of falling. Having regular check-ups with your health professional will assist to you to know how to manage these conditions and continue to move safely.
Nutrition Eating a healthy diet is important to fuel your body and to keep your muscles and bones working properly. A balanced diet consists of foods from the five food groups (fruit, vegetables, meats, dairy and cereals/grains), and drinking plenty of water. It may also be worthwhile to ask your local doctor if you are getting the required amounts of vitamins and minerals, in particular Vitamin D and calcium.
Medicines Some medicines can make you feel dizzy and drowsy, and increase your risk of falling. If you take multiple medicines, or use medicines to sleep, a medication review with your local doctor or pharmacist may be worth considering. Existing services are available through your local pharmacy. Your GP is also able to arrange for a pharmacist to visit you at home and review your medicines.
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