Staying active is an important piece of staying healthy. Learn more about how to maintain mobility and prevent falls so that you can stay active.
REACH has created a handout on how to maintain safe mobility.
REACH has created a handout in Spanish on how to maintain safe mobility.
The National Council on Aging has many falls prevention tips. Visit Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers to watch a short video that explains 6 steps to prevent a fall.
Health In Aging’s tip sheet on walking provides tips on how to get started walking no matter your mobility level, and how to walk safely.
When to begin using a cane or walker and which to choose if necessary are important decisions. The Nevada Interprofessional Healthy Aging Network created a tip sheet on navigating these choices, answering questions you may have along the way.
As people age, they’re at a greater risk for many eye diseases and conditions — but vision loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging. The National Eye Institute has many resources, both in Spanish and English, on topics such as preventing eye diseases as you get older, vision changes as you age, and dilated eye exams.
A variety of printable handouts that provide easy-to-remember information on 4Ms topics.
Learn more about how to keep yourself feeling mentally healthy. Find out what is a normal part of aging and what to do if you have concerns.
A listing of support agencies found in Florida and national web-based educational resources.
