Fall Prevention

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This section includes tips and techniques on fall prevention, including using a cane as a tool. There is also a series of articles on redesigning your home and conducting a home evaluation.

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The White Cane: A Tool for Fall Prevention

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) The Long White Cane: A Useful ToolUsing the Cane to Detect Obstacles and Elevation ChangesUsing the Cane as a Verification ToolUsing the Cane for Identification PurposesThink about Using a Long White Cane The Long White Cane: A Useful Tool Fear of falling: It’s a serious concern many […]

sign reading “Caution: Ice: Watch Your Step”

Protect Your Independence: Create a Fall Prevention Plan 

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)by Audrey Demmitt, RN, VisionAware Peer Advisor Being Pro-Active My vision loss has caused me to fall many times in the past. As I get older, this concerns me because I realize the potential for serious injuries. So, I decided to attend a workshop on Fall Prevention. I […]