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Better Bones, Fewer Falls
In the United States, falling is the leading cause of injury or injury-related death in people 65 or older. If your bones are weakened by osteoporosis, a fall can cause a hip..
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Don’t Fall for the Wrong Drugs
Did you know that one in three people over 65 years old fall every year? Learn more about how certain types of medicines can affect your balance...
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Facts about Falling
While many factors affect the risk of falling, age is a major contributor. One in three adults over the age of 65 falls once a year. Of those age 65 and over who fall, 2030%..
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Fall Prevention Home Safety Checklist
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..
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Give Your Home a Safety Makeover
As time passes, your needs and abilities may change. Your home should change with you. The following updates can help make daily life easier. They also may keep you from falling,..
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Hip Fractures
One of the injuries most feared by older adults is a hip fracture. It usually requires surgery and may lead to life-threatening complications. The keys to overcoming a hip..
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Hip Protectors Add Protection from Falls
In the United States, falls cause nearly 1, 800 hip fractures every day. Women have up to three times as many hip fractures as men. In fact, white, post-menopausal women have a..
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Hip Replacement
Anatomy image insertion begins Anatomy image insertion ends What is a hip replacement? The hip joint is like a "ball-and-socket. " The head of the femur (upper leg bone) is the..
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Medication and Risk of Falling
For many aging adults, medication is a part of daily life. While medications can improve the quality to life, they also come with certain risksone being the risk of falling. This..
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Medication Safety for the Elderly
Wrinkles and age spots aren't the only changes that happen to our bodies as we age. Changes also happen within our bodies - affecting the way we handle medications...
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Move it or Lose it: Tips for Improving Your Balance
By Laurie Sammeth, Contributing Writer Having good balance is a combination of many different factors. You need good posture, muscle strength, coordination and good vision and..
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Preventing Falls and Fractures
Every year in the United States, one of every three people older than 65 suffers a serious fall. Older people, especially postmenopausal women, are prone to falling - often..
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Preventing Falls Checklist
Did you know that by making some simple changes you could prevent a nasty fall? Falls are a major cause of broken hips and other serious injuries in people 65 and older...
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Preventing Falls in the Elderly
For many elderly people, the home can be a hazardous place. Homes with loose throw rugs, runners and mats, curled carpet edges, poor lighting, electrical cords, slippery..
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Taking Steps to Prevent Falling Head Over Heels
Learn the facts about steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling and prevent serious injury, disability, or even death...
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With Extra Care, You Can Avoid Falls
As we age, our chances of falling increase. After age 65, our chances are one in three. After age 75, falling becomes the number one cause of accidental death. The good news,..
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