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Fall Prevention Tips from MayoClinic

30 March 2009 12 views No Comment

As  a nurse caring for the geriatric communication, fall prevention can mean the difference in a long life or a complicated hospital stay.  Whether you, yourself are a senior, or if you have senior loved ones, take a look at this post from the Mayo Clinic staff which addresses six ways in which to reduce your risk of falling.

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You may feel you already know how to prevent falls, but take a look and you may be surprised at just how many things you have never considered before.  Isn’t it better to be safe than sorry?

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