Module 1: Start Here

LIFE: Living Injury-free from Falls Every day!

How It Works

The LIFE Fall-Prevention Planning Tool provides easy-to-read information about risks that may make you more likely to fall. The tool offers simple steps you can select to create a personalized fall prevention plan and reduce your risk of falling.

Modules

The LIFE tool is organized into modules, or sections.

• Each module addresses a different risk factor for falling and offers ideas on how to reduce that risk.
• You can go through these modules in any order and select the ones that are most important to you.
• You do not have to look at all modules in one sitting – you can look at some and then come back later to go through the others. Doing even one to two modules the first time is a great start.
• Each module provides a list of resources in case you want to read more about any topic.

How to create your customized LIFE Fall Prevention Plan

• Each module contains a list of steps you can take that could help you reduce your risk of falls.
• Click the check box next to any step that you want to add to your customized plan.
• You can click as many check boxes as you wish.
• Module 9: Your Customized LIFE Fall Prevention Plan contains a list of the steps you've checked in previous modules. This list is your plan!
• Click the PRINT button in Module 9: Your Customized LIFE Fall Prevention Plan to print or save your plan.

The Role of your Healthcare Provider

Your healthcare provider is an important partner in the effort to help you stay steady as you move. Primary care providers, nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and physical and occupational therapists can all help you reduce your risk of falling.

Remember to bring your LIFE Fall Prevention Plan to your next primary care visit so that you can talk to your healthcare provider about how to reduce your fall risks and stay independent. You may also want to share it with the people who care for you.