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    Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home
    Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home
    Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home
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    Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home

    By Philips Lifeline

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    On average, one third of adults age 65 and older fall each year. Not only are falls common for seniors, their consequences can be catastrophic. Falls injuries make it hard for a person to get around, and they make it hard for a person to live independently. Falls injuries can lead to an early death.
    This eBook, Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home, gives both seniors and their family caregivers a way to assess falls risks. It contains practical tips, suggestions and resources to reduce the risk of falling.
    This guide is brought to you by Philips Lifeline, the #1 provider of Medical Alert Services.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhilips Lifeline
    Release dateOct 19, 2011
    ISBN9780984769605
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      Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home - Philips Lifeline

      Working Together to Prevent Falls at Home

      by Philips Lifeline

      Published by Philips Lifeline at Smashwords

      Copyright 2011 Philips Lifeline

      Table of Contents

      Three steps to minimize the risk of falling

      Reduce Falls Risk

      Step 1: Physical Risks

      Step 2: Hazards in and around the home

      Step 3: Health and medicine

      Further resources

      Helping you live independently at home

      Three steps to minimize the risk of falling

      To decrease your risk of a fall, it's important to assess just how at risk you are. If you answer yes to any of the questions here, you're probably at risk. The good news is you'll find tips or suggestions for each step on the following pages.

      Step 1: Physical Risks

      * Have you

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