According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year 1 in 3 older adults age 65 and older experience a fall*. Falls can be dangerous, and even cause severe injuries. However, there are several steps and precautionary measures that you can take to prevent falls before they happen.

The National Council on Aging has created an informative infographic called “6 Steps to Prevent a Fall” that can help you and your loved ones prevent dangerous falls at home and in public.

*http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html