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Medical Conditions Increasing Fall Risks

December 15, 2011 By techsuperadmin

 Each week, more than 30,000 Americans over the age of 65 are seriously injured by falling, and nearly 250 die from their injuries, according to the National Safety Council. About a third of seniors report some difficulty with balance and ambulation, according to the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (AGSFHA). This percentage increases after age 75 and is a leading cause of death. Environmental conditions in seniors’ homes – for instance, inadequate lighting, trip … [Read more...] about Medical Conditions Increasing Fall Risks

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