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How to Prevent Falls

Here are some useful hints for increasing home safety and preventing falls.

ELDR Staff

Thursday, September 27, 2007

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Nearly 2 million American elders are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries resulting from falls. About half of all serious falls happen at home and can be prevented if your home (or your loved one’s home) is made safe. Here are some useful hints for increasing home safety and preventing falls.

Download and print this guide to help make your home a safer place to live.