Alcohol and Balance

Did you know? Alcohol can affect your balance and coordination, increasing your risk of a fall.

As we get older, even small amounts of alcohol can have a greater impact on our body, making slips, trips and falls more likely.

✅ Consider alcohol-free days each week
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Take extra care when walking after drinking alcohol

It’s recommended that you don’t drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread out over at least 3 days, to keep the risks from alcohol low. This is the same for both men and women.

But what does that look like for you? Check out the link below to access the count 14 calculator to find out how your weekly drinking adds up…

https://count14.scot/#unit-calculator

If you’re worried about falling, support is available. Contact the Lanarkshire Falls Hub on 📞 01698 753734. 

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