Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Risk Factors of Falls in the Elderly

Osteoporosis is one of the risk factors of falls among older adults. Preventive measures such as eating or drinking sufficient calcium is therefore advised. Calcium-rich foods include milk, yogurt, cheese, fish and shellfish, selected vegetables such as broccoli, soybeans, collards and turnip greens, tofu and almonds. Sufficient Vitamin D can help you enhance the absorption of calcium into the bloodstream. Vitamin D is formed naturally in the body after exposure to sunlight, but some older adults may need a supplement.

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