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7 ways to avoid a fall

Posted: Jul 20th 2008 11:00AM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Healthy Aging

Did you know that falls are the top cause of injury and death for the elderly in the United States? According to the American Geriatric Society, that is, in fact, the case. What might surprise you even more is that most of these falls occur in the home.

Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to protect yourself or a loved one from taking a dangerous spill. Because every home is different, it's a good idea to take a walk through the home in question with the specific purpose of checking for possible dangers.

Click through the gallery to see the seven tips given by the American Geriatric Society, and feel free to leave a comment if you have other suggestions!

Gallery: 7 Ways to Avoid a Nasty Fall

Get rid of or tack down loose rugs or carpeting.

Use night lights in dimly lit areas of the home.

Remove clutter, boxes, and low furniture, especially near stairs.

Tags: american geriatric society, AmericanGeriatricSociety, danger, elderly, fall, falls, forbes, prevent, senior

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