- Waterfall Field Guide: 12 Hikes to 4 Types of Falls
The way the water falls over the rocks, the shape and the size are all different categories in the niche world of waterfall classification We’ve put together a guide to four different types of waterfalls and where you can find them in Washington
- Snoqualmie Falls – Official Web Site
More than 1 5 million visitors come to the Falls every year At the falls, you will find a two-acre park, gift shop, observation deck, the Salish Lodge and the famous 270 foot waterfall
- 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
- List of waterfalls in Washington - Wikipedia
There are over 3,000 catalogued waterfalls in the U S state of Washington, according to the World Waterfall Data Base [1] This is more than any other U S State and includes Colonial Creek Falls, the tallest waterfall in the continental United States and the tallest in any U S National Park, at 2,568 feet in height
- 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
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