ArizonaRealCountry.com 37 May 2018 FALL RISK TEST Take the test below and then call BELTRONICS about a simple device that could save your life. Have you had a fall in the last 12 months? Yes / No You are more likely to have another fall if you have fallen in the last year. A previous fall can also make you overly cautious and lead you to restrict your activities and even avoid leaving your home. A fear of falling can start to become a serious worry and can be quite difficult to deal with, if not addressed quickly. Are you on 4 or more medications a day? Yes / No Taking 4 or more medications significantly increases the risk for falling because of the side effects associated with multiple medication use. You should see your GP if you haven’t had your medicines reviewed for more than a year. Your GP may recommend alternative medications or lower doses if appropriate. Do you feel unsteady or have problems with balance? Yes / No To help you answer, try these simple tests: Can you walk while talking? Try answering random questions while walking with someone. If you stop walking either immediately or as soon as you start to answer a question, you should answer “Yes” to the question. Do you sway significantly while standing? Get someone to observe you standing upright. If you raise your arms or adjust your foot placement for balance, you should answer “Yes” to the question. Do you struggle to get up from a chair? Yes / No You should be able to stand up from a chair of knee height without using your arms. If you feel unsteady, lightheaded, dizzy or even feel faint after getting up, it could be a sign of low blood pressure. Postural hypotension (or orthostatic hypotension) is when your blood pressure drops when you go from lying down to sitting up, or from sitting to standing. When your blood pressure drops, less blood may reach your organs and muscles. Lowered blood pressure can make you more likely to fall. IT’S TIME TO CALL BELTRONICS LIVE WORRY-FREE KNOWING YOU CAN ALERT HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT! 602-942-9340 CALL NOW... IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE