Standing Strong NC, a project of the NC Center for Health and Wellness and the NC Falls Prevention Coalition, suggests four steps you can take to prevent falls: Talk about falls: Don’t be afraid to talk about falls with your healthcare provider if you’ve had one, feel like you may fall or are worried about falling . Also, review your medications with your pharmacist. Some medicines can make you feel dizzy or drowsy, which increases the risk of falling. It’s also important to talk with your friends and family about