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Prevent Falling Down and Falling Injuries

Falling down is one of the most common causes of injury death among seniors. Here is information that can help you reduce your risk of falling and falling injuries.

Falling and Falling Injuries: Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Falling is a leading cause of hospitalization for older adults. Learn how to prevent falling and falling injuries by making yourself and your home safe.

More Seniors Face Injury and Death from Falling Down

Over the past several years, the frequency of preventable injuries among people age 65 and older – especially product-related injuries and injuries caused by falling down – has increased dramatically.

4 Simple Steps to Prevent Falling

Did you know that falling down is the leading cause of injury death for Americans age 65 and older? Here are 4 simple steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk of injury by falling down.

Why Older Adults Need Improved Shower and Bathtub Safety

Recommendations for shower and bathtub safety. Why shower and bathtub safety is critical for older adults, who often use unsafe bathroom fixtures even when shower and bathtub safety features are installed.

Bathtub Safety: 9 Tips for Bathtub and Shower Safety

Improve bathtub safety and avoid bathtub and bathroom falling injuries with these bathtub safety tips.

Smart Ankle Brace May Stop Seniors from Falling

News about an ankle brace that can alert seniors and help prevent falls and falling injuries.

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