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Brain Injuries from Falls Pose a Growing Threat for Older Adults: 7 Tips to Reduce Fall Risk
The older we get, the greater the risk of falling. Lost flexibility, diminished sense of balance, medications that cause dizziness or weakness, lack of attention, nerve damage to feet, chronic disease that takes a toll—any or all may contribute to … Continue reading
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Parkinson's Disease
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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How to Prevent Falls at Home
You feel like a fool when it happens, but it happens. You miss a step. You trip on an uneven sidewalk. You slip on ice. Maybe you’re lucky and end up with just a bruise. But as we age, the … Continue reading
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fall prevention
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managing chronic disease
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Parkinson's Disease
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planning for emergencies
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safety at home
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