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For Ways Older Adults Can Reduce Falls, Click Here |
For Ways Professionals Can Reduce Falls, Click Here |
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For Ways Older Adults Can Reduce Falls, Click Here |
For Ways Professionals Can Reduce Falls, Click Here |
This website provides information for both older adults and professionals to help reduce falls among older Minnesotans. Here you will find easy, inexpensive ideas that help reduce and prevent falls.
Falls and fall-related injuries among adults over age 65 are on the rise. Currently Minnesota ranks third among states in the number of fall-related deaths. Having a fall can change one’s life forever. It could mean giving up living a full, independent life. Use this website to learn the ways you can keep Minnesotans right side up.
The website is divided in two sections, one section for older adults to get hands-on information to prevent falls. The second section is for any professional that works with older adults. The resources found in this section can help professionals identify the risk factors for falls, and the interventions to prevent them.
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