Did you know that 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall every year? Falls can be a serious problem for older adults. To learn more about fall prevention and ways to protect yourself or your loved one, please review the Fall Prevention Home Safety Checklist.

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Source: Minnesota Safety Council and the Hennepin County Community Health Department.
Accessed July 2009 at http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/SeniorSafe/fallcheck.pdf.

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