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Friday, September 22, 2017

How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults as a Caregiver

Fall Prevention Awareness Week occurs from September 22 to 28, so we’d like to bring your attention to two related statistics from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Falls are the leading cause of life-threatening or general injury for senior citizens in the United States. In addition, 1 out of 4 seniors aged 65 or older fall each year. Unfortunately, people injured due to falls can suffer from head injuries, broken bones, fractures to the hip, and more.
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