Preventing falls is an important part of having good health as you age. The risk of falling (and getting injured from the fall) increases with age. You may be able to reduce the risk of falls by making small changes throughout your home.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). What you can do to prevent falls.
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National Institute on Aging. (2022). Falls and fractures in older adults: Causes and prevention.
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