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- About Older Adult Fall Prevention | Older Adult Fall . . .
Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent However, falls don't have to be inevitable as you age You can reduce your chance of falling or help a loved one prevent falls There are proven ways to reduce and prevent falls, even for older adults
- Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic
Falls put you at risk of serious injury Prevent falls with these simple fall prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home
- Falls and falls prevention - National Institute on Aging
Learn about balance problems and disorders, symptoms — such as dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness — and treatment options Explore these home safety tips to prevent falls, including simple changes in your living areas, personal and lifestyle changes, and home improvements
- Falls - World Health Organization (WHO)
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide Each year an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls
- FALLS AWARENESS PREVENTION GUIDE - OrthoInfo
Research shows that simple safety modifications at home, where most falls occur, can substantially cut the risk of falls and related injuries — such as bone fractures — for seniors
- Older Adults and Falls: Why It Happens More Often As You Age
Find out more on why older adults have more falls, what to do in case they happen, and how to prevent falls
- Falls - MedlinePlus
We all fall down sometimes Most of the time falls are not serious But some falls can be dangerous Learn how to prevent falls
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