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Act to get your eyes, ears and feet checked annually
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Get a check-up every year
Read on below about how taking care of your eyes, ears and feet can help to prevent falls!
Get your eyes checked
Not seeing well, bad lighting, and even wearing bifocals can make you more likely to fall.
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5 Ways Taking Care of Your Vision and Hearing Help Lower Falls Risk
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Find Local Services if you are Blind or Visually Impaired
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Creating a Safe and Livable Community for Blind or Low Vision Individuals
Get your ears checked
Ear health issues can increase your fall risk, such as dizziness, difficulty hearing or poor balance.
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Find resources for hearing loss in NC
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5 Ways Taking Care of Your Vision and Hearing Help Lower Falls Risk
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Healthy Ears - Diabetes and Balance
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The 6 Best Online Hearing Tests of 2023
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13 Best Hearing Aids of August 2023
Get your feet checked
Our feet can change over time. Find shoes that fit you well and get regular foot care, especially if you have any foot pain. Here are some tips:
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How to Choose Footwear
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How Foot Care and Safe Shoes can Prevent Falls
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How the Right Shoes Can Protect You From Falling