Fall Prevention
Among older adults (those 65 or older), falls are the leading cause of injury and death. When someone falls, they face long-term disability, lower productivity, and loss of independence. Falls can happen anywhere, but more than half of all falls happen at home. Many of these falls could be prevented...
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2012-11-01
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Fall Prevention
Published 2012-11-01Among older adults (those 65 or older), falls are the leading cause of injury and death. When someone falls, they face long-term disability, lower productivity, and loss of independence. Falls can happen anywhere, but more than half of all falls happen at home. Many of these falls could be prevented...
Fall Prevention
Published 2003-12-01Older adults tend to fall more often than other people. There are several reasons why: physical, behavioral and mental changes associated with aging, lifestyle and daily behaviors, environmental factors, and community policy. In this document we will discuss each of these risk factors. Then, we wil...
Fall Prevention
Published 2003-12-01Older adults tend to fall more often than other people. There are several reasons why: physical, behavioral and mental changes associated with aging, lifestyle and daily behaviors, environmental factors, and community policy. In this document we will discuss each of these risk factors. Then, we wil...