How Can We Prevent Falls?
Every year, one in four adults over 65 reports experiencing a fall. In fact, falls are actually the most common cause of injury and injury death for older adults. But why is do they happen more as we get older? And what can we do to prevent these falls and keep ourselves safe?
On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Paul Takahashi about risk factors and warning signs, as well as easy and useful tips for fall prevention.
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