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Articles About fall prevention

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    MAR 20, 2019

    Prevent fall-related injuries at home with these 8 tips

    With so many of us staying inside and trying to avoid medical visits when possible, it’s especially important to try to avoid injuries at home. Particularly as we get older, falling can be dangerous. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that from 2007 to 2016 there was a 31% increase in the national rate of older adult deaths from falls.1 ... Read More >

    TOPICSfall preventionSafetysenior health

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    JUN 08, 2017

    Learn how to prevent falls in Hawaii

    Whether you’re 65 or older (or care about someone who is), it’s important to know how to prevent falls. Even if you’re younger, it’s a good idea to protect yourself from injury now to avoid health complications as you get older. ... Read More >

    TOPICSfall preventionHawaiiSafetysenior health