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Poor vision and home hazards raise fall risk — Level A1 — an elderly woman holding a pair of glasses

Poor vision and home hazards raise fall riskCEFR A1

29 Dec 2025

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Adapted from U. Michigan, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
78 words
  • A study shows more falls among older people at home.
  • Many older people now have poorer vision that affects movement.
  • Some houses have hazards that make walking inside risky.
  • Poor vision and unsafe homes together raise the chance of falls.
  • The risk is much higher when both problems exist together.
  • Doctors advise regular vision checks and proper glasses use.
  • Families should keep home paths clear and fix dangers.
  • Small home changes can help prevent dangerous falls for elders.

Difficult words

  • study — Research that gives information about a topic.
  • vision — The ability to see with your eyes.
  • hazard — Something that can cause harm or danger.
    hazards
  • risk — The chance that something bad will happen.
  • advise — To tell someone what they should do.
  • prevent — To stop something bad before it happens.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you check your vision?
  • Do you keep home paths clear at your home?
  • Do you or your family wear glasses?

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