Experiencing a fall can be a traumatic event and can not only cause injury, but also have lasting mental and emotional effects. After a fall, it's easy to cause more harm to oneself if certain precautions are not taken. The usual first thought is to try and "spring back up" after falling but doing so could cause further set backs.

Luckily, there are some things to keep in mind and practice in case you ever experience a fall which will help keep you safer and minimize injury.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What inspired the discussion on this topic of what to do "after" a fall and why it's so important to older adults.

2). Why many falls go un-reported and how this is dangerous for those who do not get checked out by their doctor or PCP afterwards.

3). Why it's important to always have a way to contact someone if you experience a fall and no one is around to help you.

4). How falls can lead to further injury if not taken seriously or assessed properly.

5). Helpful ways to prevent future falls through checking your eyesight, regular exercise and more.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who has experienced a fall. Making sure to take the necessary precautions after falling is important to minimizing further injury and contributes to a stronger confidence in knowing that you will be OK.

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"I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.” - Margaret Thatcher

This quote reminds us that hard work is what is needed to get what you want, and to get where you want to go!

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Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspect of living a healthy life. We often forget to take hydration into consideration when moving throughout our busy day which can lead to feelings of "fogginess", mood swings or low on energy.

What's worse is that we may not even think that lack of hydrating is the problem when these feelings occur. Luckily, there are a few easy things you can do to help stay hydrated without having to remember to drink fluids during your day.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What percentage of Americans don't take in enough fluids during the day and who are essentially "dehydrated" which could lead to long term health issues.

2). How it's too easy to assume that you are drinking enough water during the day to feel "hydrated enough" and why this usually isn't the case.

3). Why keeping a regular water bottle or hydro flask with you during your day is a great way to remember to drink water regularly.

4). How using a timer app and scheduling your water breaks throughout the day is a great way to "remind" you and keep you on track with your water intake.

5). Why it can also a great idea to add flavoring to you water if you're not a fan of the taste as long as they are low in sugar or sodium which can work against your efforts.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you're having a hard time remembering to stay hydrated during the day. Living a busy life as we age can be a good thing but neglecting our daily nutritional needs can back fire if not taken seriously. Remember to practice the habit of taking in healthy fluids every day so you can continue to live your best life for years to come.

Team Meredith

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