How to Prevent Falls: Tips for Patients and Caregivers

Lisa Schneider developed this 2015 handout for the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. The handout is easy to understand and use. It covers the following topics:

  • Fall risk factors
  • How to prevent falls while getting cancer treatment
  • How to prevent falls at home
  • Other ways to prevent falls
  • Other safety tips


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#PatientEducation

Public Health
Topic
Fall Prevention
Audience
Patients and Health Care Consumers, Families and Caregivers
Setting
Hospitals and Health Systems, Long-Term, Residential, and Home-Based Care
Level
Foundational