How Can I Prevent Falls And Fractures As I Age?

If staying upright feels harder than it used to, this conversation hands you a simple, science-backed roadmap to protect balance, build stronger bones, and keep your independence. We pull together what actually works—environment fixes, smart movement, and targeted nutrition—so you can act with confidence instead of fear.

We start with the hazards that hide in plain sight: dim hallways, cords and clutter, skipped railings, and outdated glasses. Then we pair those fixes with training that teaches your body to react faster and recover from stumbles. You’ll hear why Tai Chi is a sleeper hit for older adults, how to practice safe balance drills at home, and the walking strategies that beat slippery sidewalks and crowded aisles. The stance lesson is memorable: make yourself bigger, not smaller, to center your weight and stay stable.

Bone strength gets equal billing. We explain the use it or lose it principle in everyday terms—bones build along lines of stress—and share how walking, resistance work, and daily tasks send the right signals to your skeleton. You’ll get clear guidance on calcium and vitamin D targets by age, why consistency matters more than megadoses, and how nutrition, strength, and balance training stack to reduce fracture risk. We round it out with real‑world pitfalls like silent cats, scattered toys, and acorns underfoot, plus practical gear advice on supportive shoes, canes, and walkers.

Ready to turn worry into a plan you can live with? Press play, take one small step today, and share the tip you’re going to try first. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to someone who needs a steadier tomorrow.

To learn more about The Bone and Joint Center at Magee-Womens Hospital visit: https://www.pghbjc.com
Dr. Noelle DiGioia Guthrie
300 Halket St.
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
412-683-7272

To learn more about The Wellness Center for Bone and Joint Health visit: https://www.boneandjointhealth.org
Tiffany Belculfine
300 Halket St., Suite 1601
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
412-641-8594