{"id":1711332,"date":"2022-10-26T06:30:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T10:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1711332"},"modified":"2022-10-26T08:36:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T12:36:03","slug":"these-symptoms-can-spell-trouble-for-your-risk-of-falling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/these-symptoms-can-spell-trouble-for-your-risk-of-falling\/","title":{"rendered":"These Symptoms Can Spell Trouble for Your Risk of Falling"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthese-symptoms-can-spell-trouble-for-your-risk-of-falling%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1711332&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>As you age, your <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/fall-risk-medications-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">risk of suffering a fall<\/a> increases significantly. So, too, does your risk of being seriously injured by such an event. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 35,000 seniors die from fall injury annually, making it the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/falls\/\" target=\"_blank\">leading cause of injury death<\/a> for adults over the age of 65. However, even people with more modest injuries still often suffer long-term consequences. These can include impaired physical function, worsened psychological health, and diminished quality of life, experts say.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why lowering your fall risk can make such a meaningful impact on your <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/longer-healthier-life-exercise-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">health and longevity<\/a>\u2014and why experts are highlighting the factors that make you especially vulnerable. Read on to learn one surprising risk factor that happens at night, and why it makes your fall risk soar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/over-65-medication-fall-risk-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Over 65? You&#8217;re More Likely to Suffer a Fall if You&#8217;ve Done This in the Past 2 Weeks<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"342781\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-342781\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/older-woman-fallen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"iStock\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/older-woman-fallen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-342781\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/older-woman-fallen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"iStock\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/12\/older-woman-fallen.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/older-woman-fallen-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The CDC says many risk factors may <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/steadi\/pdf\/steadi-factsheet-riskfactors-508.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">increase your likelihood of a fall injury<\/a>, and some of these are considered modifiable. In particular, the health authority says there are effective interventions available to counteract the effects of poor balance, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/vitamin-d-deficiency-covid-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\">vitamin D deficiency<\/a>, medication side effects, low blood pressure when lying down, vision impairment, foot or ankle disorder, and home hazards\u2014all of which have been shown to increase one&#8217;s risk of a fall.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, treating certain chronic health conditions including arthritis, stroke, incontinence, diabetes, Parkinson&#8217;s, and dementia may also help to reduce one&#8217;s risk, the CDC says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/otc-drug-danger-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">This Popular Med Is &#8220;The Most Dangerous OTC Drug,&#8221; According to Doctors<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"312890\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-312890\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"older man with gray hair awake in bed at night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-312890\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"older man with gray hair awake in bed at night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock \/ Monkey Business Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One additional chronic condition that can increase your risk of a serious fall is insomnia, or a chronic lack of adequate sleep. In fact, a 2017 study published in the medical journal <em>Sleep<\/em> found that older adults who showed <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/sleep\/article\/40\/11\/zsx142\/4159943\" target=\"_blank\">four or more symptoms of insomnia<\/a>, &#8220;such as trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night, waking up too early, and not feeling rested,&#8221; were at increased risk of fall injury.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, one&#8217;s fall risk seemed to increased incrementally with each additional symptom. The researchers concluded that &#8220;the number of insomnia symptoms predicts 2-year fall risk in older adults.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"363445\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-363445\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1687153129.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Hand Holding Three Pills\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1687153129.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-363445\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1687153129.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Hand Holding Three Pills\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1687153129.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1687153129-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Pixel-Shot\/Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The study made another crucial observation: &#8220;Older adults using physician-recommended sleep medications exhibited a consistently higher fall risk irrespective of the extent of insomnia symptoms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orfeu Buxton<\/strong>, PhD, an associate professor of bio-behavioral health at Penn State and co-author of the study, told the AARP that <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/health\/drugs-supplements\/info-2017\/sleeping-medication-injuries-falls-fd.html\" target=\"_blank\">taking insomnia medication<\/a> can come with serious consequences. &#8220;You might think that if [patients] have a physician-prescribed sleep medication that risk of falling might go down because they would stay in bed, but it doesn&#8217;t. It worsens,&#8221; Buxton said. Instead, he advocates alternative treatment plans that sidestep medication entirely, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"354300\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354300\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/sleeping-man-at-work.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Tired overworked businessman sleeping at job in his office\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/sleeping-man-at-work.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-354300\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/sleeping-man-at-work.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Tired overworked businessman sleeping at job in his office\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/sleeping-man-at-work.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleeping-man-at-work-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While speaking with the AARP, Buxton added that many people use sleep aid medication for longer than is recommended, accounting for some of the worst side effects associated with this type of drug. He says most sleep medications should be used &#8220;on the order of weeks, not decades&#8221;\u2014if they&#8217;re to be used at all. The Cleveland Clinic notes that many people take sleep aids for longer than they should because they become <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/15308-sleeping-pills\" target=\"_blank\">dependent on them<\/a>. Many individuals experience rebound insomnia when they attempt to discontinue their use.<\/p>\n<p>The health organization also warns of serious side effects associated with long-term use, which can impact your day-to-day life and safety. &#8220;Approximately eight out of 10 people experience a hangover effect the day after taking sleep medicine. They feel drowsy, have muddled thinking and experience dizziness or balance problems,&#8221; they write.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve used sleep aids for more than a few weeks, speak with your doctor or pharmacist about how to stop safely. They may be able to offer non-medicinal alternatives that improve your insomnia symptoms, and by extension, lower your fall risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you age, your risk of suffering a fall increases significantly. So, too, does your risk of being seriously injured by such an event. 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